Saudi PR and Advertising Association elects new board for 2026–2029 term

The Saudi Public Relations and Advertising Association (SAPRA) has elected its new board of directors for the 2026–2029 term following a general assembly vote, with several distinguished professionals and academics from the media and public relations sector securing seats.

The final vote count saw the election of Abdulrahman Al-Nami, Abdulrahman bin Sultan Al-Sultan, Abdullah bin Jarallah Al-Abdali, Hatim bin Hamad Al-Badrani, Rania bint Abdullah Al-Sharif, Abdulaziz bin Mansi Al-Anzi, Bandar bin Owaid Al-Juaid, Ali Talib, and Mohamed El-Sayed Badr Mohamed, who will lead the association and oversee its strategic objectives in the coming period.

Immediately after the election, the newly elected board held its first meeting to assign administrative roles and organize the council's structure. The members agreed to appoint Abdulrahman Al-Nami as chairman, Rania Al-Sharif as vice chair, Hatim Al-Badrani as secretary, and Abdullah Al-Abdali as treasurer.

The board aims in its current term to advance the association's plans for developing public relations and advertising practices in Saudi Arabia, strengthen partnerships between the academic and professional sectors, and empower national talent through advanced training and qualification programs that meet global standards in corporate communications and media.