We are thrilled to share some exciting news from the Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation. It is with great pleasure that we announce the appointment of Her Royal Highness Princess Hala bint Khaled bin Sultan as the President of our Board of Directors.
Princess Hala has been an invaluable member of our Board since 2016, demonstrating exceptional leadership, dedication, and a profound passion for ocean conservation. Her new role as President reflects the significant contributions she has made to the Foundation and the vital role she plays in shaping our future.
As the daughter of our esteemed Founder, His Royal Highness Prince Khaled bin Sultan, Princess Hala has been deeply immersed in the mission and vision of the Living Oceans Foundation since its inception. Prince Khaled bin Sultan, who continues to serve as Chairman of our Board of Directors, is delighted to have his daughter take on this new role and is confident in her ability to lead the Foundation towards an even more successful future.
In addition to her work with the Foundation, Princess Hala is the Founder of Burhan Almarifa, a Saudi company dedicated to fostering innovation, research, and development in the legal sector of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. She is also a Senior Advisor at a local law firm and has played a pivotal role as the Founder and Chairman of the Organizing Committee for the Saudi Law Conference. Last year, she was recognized as “Woman of the Year” at the first Women in Law Awards by LexisNexis.
Princess Hala’s remarkable accomplishments also include co-founding the Empowerment Hub, a social enterprise focused on raising awareness about health and fitness for women and youth in Saudi Arabia. Recently, Princess Hala became the Deputy Chairman of the Appeals Committee for the Saudi Arabian Equestrian Federation. She is also a member of the Advisory Board of The Global Diwan, an organization dedicated to connecting businesses and fostering collaboration between organizations in Europe and the Arab world. Her diverse experiences and expertise make her a true asset to our organization.
We extend our deepest gratitude to Princess Hala for her unwavering dedication and tireless efforts over the past six years. Her visionary leadership has played an instrumental role in shaping the Living Oceans Foundation into the organization it is today.
Under Princess Hala’s guidance, we are excited to embark on a new chapter and further advance our mission to preserve and protect our living oceans. We look forward to the innovative ideas and fresh perspectives she will bring to our Board of Directors in her new role.
On behalf of the entire Living Oceans Foundation team, we express our heartfelt congratulations to Princess Hala on her appointment as President. We are confident that, together, we will continue to make a profound impact in safeguarding our precious marine ecosystems for generations to come.
