Engineer Mohammed bin Khalid Al Duraibi

Professional Background

Arch. Mohammed Al-Duraibi leads Oud Real Estate with a vision shaped by architecture, place, and the pace of Saudi Arabia's growth. He is a Founding Partner and Managing Director of Oud Real Estate, which he founded in 2016, introducing a new concept of developing and building ultra-luxury modern destinations. With over 12 years of experience in development, strategic and operational leadership, Mohammed AlDuraibi is creating a difference in the real estate scene of the Kingdom.

Since 2016, he has guided the company toward projects that move beyond conventional development, focusing instead on narrative, craft, and experience. The company has delivered five landmark developments to date, while Oud Reserve, its ultra-luxury flagship, is now taking physical shape. The company's portfolio includes Oud Square, Oud Dunes, and North Yard in Riyadh, as well as La Pearl in Jeddah. Technology underpins this evolution, from BIM and digital twins to AI-enabled planning and the launch of Oud Now, the company's proprietary digital platform.

Education and Early Career

Arch. Mohammed K. Alduraibi holds a Bachelor's degree in Architecture from King Saud University (KSU) majoring in Construction Science, and Master of Science in Project Management (MSPM) from George Washington University (GWU), and a Specialized Certificate in Real Estate Development and Design from Harvard Business School Executive Education.

Career History

• Managing Director and Founder, Oud Real Estate Company (2016–present)
• CEO, Da'em Real Estate Company (6 years)
• Project Manager, Saudi Hotels and Resorts Company (SHARACO), now DUR Hospitality Co.
• Co-founder and CEO, later Managing Director, Madar Maintenance (2013)

Industry Recognition and Governance

He is a MEFMA Board Member and Founder of the Sub-Committee for Property & Facility Management at the Riyadh Chamber of Commerce. Following Awj Real Estate's acquisition of a 40% stake, Oud enters its next growth phase with development agreements worth $2.13 billion (SAR8 billion), positioning the company to deliver a new generation of experience-led destinations.

What Mohammed Al Duraibi Could Bring to Oud Real Estate

Based on his documented career, Al Duraibi brings deep expertise in architectural design and large-scale real estate development across hospitality, facilities management, and luxury residential sectors. His strategic vision—combining innovation with cultural heritage and sustainability—is evident in Oud's positioning as a creator of experience-led destinations. His background in operational frameworks, capital deployment, and technology integration (evidenced by Oud Now and BIM implementation) suggests he is well-equipped to scale the company during its growth phase with the backing of institutional investors like Awj Real Estate.