Board of Directors

Board of Directors

(2026-2030) Fifth Term

Her Royal Highness Princess:Haifa bint Faisal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud

Founding Member and Chairperson of the Board of Directors of Zahra Association since its establishment

Her Highness has played a key role in expanding the Association’s work across the Kingdom while strengthening its partnerships across the public, private, and civil society sectors. She has also held several leadership positions and served as a board member of various organizations and institutions. (Number of Terms: Two Terms)

Dr. Suad bint Mohammed bin Amer Al Abdullah

Founding Member and Vice Chair of the Board of Directors of Zahra Association

A true pioneer of breast cancer awareness in the Kingdom and the founder of Zahra Association, Dr. Suad has devoted her career to advancing breast cancer awareness and care. Her journey began with establishing a specialized breast cancer unit at King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre in Riyadh and culminated in the founding of Zahra Association in 2007. (Number of Terms: Two Terms)

Ms.: Samraa Abdullah Ibrahim Al-Kuwaiz

Board Member and Financial Supervisor

Ms.: Samraa Abdullah Ibrahim Al-Kuwaiz

A financial expert and faculty member at King Saud University, Ms. Samraa brings extensive experience in managing financial affairs and enhancing institutional sustainability. She has held several leadership positions, including Finance Department Manager and Board Member at Osool Financial Company, as well as Chair of the Board of Directors of Al Arabi Financial Company. She has also founded several consulting and commercial companies. Her work focuses on optimizing financial resources, auditing financial statements and contracts, and engineering strategic solutions to maximize financial efficiency. Beyond her professional achievements, she also contributes to community development through her membership on the Board of Directors of Kayl Association and by providing free financial courses through Deem Al Manahil Association to help strengthen the capabilities of small enterprises.

Princess: Lubna bint Zaki bin Mohammed Al-Thunayan Al Saud

Active Member of Zahra Association

Princess: Lubna bint Zaki bin Mohammed Al-Thunayan Al Saud

Holding a PhD in Educational Technology from Columbia University, Princess Lubna brings extensive consulting experience with both local and international educational organizations. Deeply committed to philanthropy, she has helped launch numerous community initiatives, drawing on her extensive experience in social and development work. (Number of terms: One term)

Dr.: Othman bin Yousef bin Othman Al-Qasabi

Board Member in the Third Term

Dr.: Othman bin Yousef bin Othman Al-Qasabi

A distinguished physical therapist, Dr. Othman brings extensive leadership and executive experience from his roles across various organizations. He continues to play a pivotal role in driving the strategic growth and development of the Zahra Association. (Number of terms: One term)

Dr. Ali bin Saeed bin Ahmed Al-Zahrani

Board Member and Member of the Scientific Committee

Dr. Ali bin Saeed bin Ahmed Al-Zahrani

Dr. Al-Zahrani serves as the Executive Director of the Gulf Center for Cancer Control under the Gulf Health Council. He played a pivotal role in establishing the Zahra Association’s new strategic committee and currently oversees all of the organization’s scientific and research-driven initiatives. (Number of terms: One term)

Mr. Samer bin Ibrahim bin Youssef Kurdi

Board Member

Mr. Samer bin Ibrahim bin Youssef Kurdi

Mr. Kurdi is an accomplished businessman with over 20 years of dedicated experience in the non-profit sector. Deeply passionate about community advocacy, he has launched several impactful initiatives, including the “And Whoever Saves One” initiative and a dedicated campaign focused on cultivating positivity among patients and their families. Driven by his personal experience with the disease, Samer is highly committed to sharing his journey to inspire, support, and uplift the wider community. (Number of terms: One term)

Ms.: Sharifa bint Abdulaziz bin Mohammed Al-Abdulmonem

Founding Member and Board Member for three terms

Ms.: Sharifa bint Abdulaziz bin Mohammed Al-Abdulmonem

Ms. Al-Abdulmonem has played an instrumental role in elevating the Association’s performance by driving the development of its specialized nutritional awareness content. Furthermore, her active participation on the strategic committee has been key to shaping the organization’s comprehensive five-year strategic blueprint. (Number of terms: Two term)

Ms. Awatif bint Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Hoshan

Member of the Board of Directors in its third term (Survivor)

Ms. Awatif bint Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Hoshan

As a dedicated breast cancer survivor and a vital driving force within the Zahra Association, Ms. Al-Hoshan plays an active role in the Zahra Ambassadors project, and currently spearheads the survivor empowerment initiative under the organization’s new strategic plan. Drawing on her extensive background in education, she provides essential motivational support and guidance to patients throughout their recovery journeys. (Number of terms: One term)

Ms.: Ghada Othman Hamoud Al-Rumayan

Board Member

Ms.: Ghada Othman Hamoud Al-Rumayan

An executive leader with over 20 years of experience in strategic marketing, corporate communication, and sustainability, Ms. Al-Rumayan currently serves as the Chief Shared Services Officer at ROSHN Group, where she drives the integration and operational efficiency of corporate operations in alignment with Saudi Vision 2030. As a Founding Member of the Zahra Association, she has held key leadership positions at prominent organizations—including Riyad Bank, Olayan Group, and Saudi Awwal Bank—contributing significantly to corporate identity development and strategic partnerships. Holding a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, she completed executive education programs at Harvard Business School and Bayes Business School, and has been recognized with several prestigious awards in marketing and communication.

Ms.: Nisreen bint Sulaiman bin Abdulrahman Al-Hammad

Member of the Board of Directors in its third term

Ms.: Nisreen bint Sulaiman bin Abdulrahman Al-Hammad

Drawing on a track record of holding several important positions, Ms. Al-Hammad founded the Zahra Association office in the Al-Ahsa Governorate in 2013, and currently serves as an Ambassador of Social Responsibility at the Eastern Province Council. (Number of terms: One term)

Ms.Nouf bint Mohammed bin Omar Al-Dhawayan

Founding Member and Board Member for three terms

Ms.Nouf bint Mohammed bin Omar Al-Dhawayan

Since the establishment of the Association, Ms. Al-Dhawayan has played a pivotal role in its financial development and public relations initiatives. Her dedication has been key to the organization’s sustainable growth and continuous operational improvement. (Number of Terms: Two Terms)

Ms. Haifa bint Abdulwahab bin Mohammed Al-Shamsi

Founding Member and Board Member for three terms

Ms. Haifa bint Abdulwahab bin Mohammed Al-Shamsi

Founder of the Blossom Project for the rehabilitation of survivors. Psychologist. She supervises all projects related to the psychological aspect within the association and has a high passion for supporting patients during their treatment period. (Number of terms: Two terms)