With a legacy rooted in governance, integrity, and institutional development, Al-Qarni continues to elevate the standards of public leadership across the region.
Consultant & General Director
Abdulrahman Alqarni
In a year defined by global transformation and institutional innovation, Abdulrahman bin Misfer Al-Qarni, Executive Advisor, made history by becoming the first individual globally to win two Gold Stevie® Awards independently in 2025—without corporate or government sponsorship—surpassing nominees from global giants such as Google, Microsoft, Amazon, and Aramco.
Career Journey and Public Sector Impact
With a career spanning decades in financial and administrative governance, Abdulrahman Alqarni has held several senior roles in Saudi governmental entities, where he played a transformative role in enhancing performance, restructuring executive functions, and driving strategic policy alignment. His leadership was instrumental in establishing the Executive Office at the Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing, contributing to the ministry’s historic achievement of ranking first among all government agencies in 2024 with a 100% performance score.
Dual Global Wins at the Stevie Awards
At the 2025 Stevie Awards, widely recognized as the “Oscars of Institutional Innovation,” Alqarni received: • Gold Stevie – Lifetime Achievement in Government Technology • Gold Stevie – Executive of the Year in Public Services His win is unprecedented, as no individual had previously earned awards in both categories independently—without backing from a corporate or government body.
Global Recognition Award: Multidimensional Excellence
Adding to his accolades, Alqarni earned the Global Recognition Award 2025, selected from over 12,000 candidates across more than 30 countries, with an acceptance rate below 4%. The award celebrates his contributions across multiple dimensions: • Leadership and innovation • Institutional creativity and transparency • Social impact and digital transformation • Strategic governance and national reform
Regional Honors and Leadership Legacy
Alqarni’s influence extends across the Gulf: • GCC Excellence Award (2023) – for integrity and anti-corruption efforts (first Saudi recipient) • Medal of Excellence – from Misk Foundation • Top Alumni Award – International Anti-Corruption Academy (IACA) • Honored by the Deputy Minister of Municipal and Housing Affairs for founding and governing the ministry’s executive office
Academic and Professional Credentials
• MBA – University of Scranton, USA • Postgraduate Diploma – Institute of Public Administration, Saudi Arabia • AI and Business Digitization Certificate – University of Helsinki, Finland • Professional Certifications: • PMP – Project Management Professional • GRCP – Governance, Risk, and Compliance Professional Alqarni is an active member of several global organizations: • PATCA – Professional and Technical Consultants Association • PMI – Project Management Institute • OCEG – Open Compliance & Ethics Group • IACA – International Anti-Corruption Academy
Recognition and Vision
Abdulrahman Alqarni’s historic achievements represent a bold new standard for public sector leadership. His journey—from institutional reform to global acclaim—reflects the rising influence of Saudi talent on the international stage and the transformative power of principled, visionary governance.
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