AlBRIKAN began his career as a journalist and field editor at major local newspapers including Shams and Al Watan, later advancing to editorial and leadership roles at Al Jazirah and Al Yaum. Transitioning into institutional communication, he went on to lead press offices and manage media strategies for major ministries and government programs, combining deep journalistic insight with organizational leadership.
Assistant Secretary-General for Media & Communications and Official Spokesperson for Saudi Rural Program
Majed AlBRIKAN
Majed bin Obaid AlBRIKAN currently serves as the Assistant Secretary-General for Media & Communications and Official Spokesperson of the Sustainable Rural Agricultural Development Program (Reef Saudi). With more than 20 years of professional experience in journalism, corporate communications, and strategic media management, he has become a prominent figure in shaping communication strategies within Saudi Arabia’s public and institutional sectors.
Career Journey
– Assistant Secretary-General for Media & Communications & Official Spokesperson – Reef Saudi (Present) – Director of Corporate Communications & Media – Reef Saudi – Deputy General Manager for Corporate Communications – Saline Water Conversion Corporation (SWCC) – Deputy General Manager for Corporate Communications & Media – Ministry of Environment, Water & Agriculture – Media Consultant – Ministry of Environment, Water & Agriculture – Press Office Director – Eastern Province – Journalist & Editorial Leader – Shams, Al Watan, Al Jazirah, Al Yaum
Board Memberships & Community Roles
– Member – Saudi Journalists Association – Member – Saudi Media Professionals Association – Member – Ita’am Food Charity Organization – Participant in various charitable, health, and media committees
Awards & Recognitions
– Appointed Health Prevention Ambassador – Saudi Ministry of Health (2020) – Appointed Media Ambassador – “Imatah” Program (2016) – Key contributor to Reef Saudi’s entry into the Guinness World Records for the world’s largest workshop on rural development during the program’s First International Forum
Academic Credentials & Professional Training
– Bachelor’s in Media & Public Relations – Yarmouk University, Jordan – Executive Diploma in Quality & Excellence in Media, Corporate Communications, and Crisis Management – Umm Al-Qura University – International Programs – Leadership, Conference Management, and Media Content Development
Leadership Impact
AlBRIKAN’s leadership embodies the integration of journalism, strategic communications, and institutional governance. Through his roles in government programs and ministries, he has elevated Saudi Arabia’s communication strategies, amplified its sustainability initiatives, and positioned media as a driver of public awareness and national development.
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