Time Jumana Rashid Al -Rashed, CEO of the Saudi Research and Media Group (SRMG), and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Board of Trustees of the Red Red Sea International Festival, chose the list of the 100 most important figures of the future leaders in the world «Time100 Next», as the first Saudi figure to be studied at all, within this prestigious list.
This list is an extension of the “Time 100” list, which annually celebrates the most influential characters in the world, where the “Time100 Next” list highlights the most prominent emerging global leaders that contribute to the formulation of the future of business, entertainment, sports, politics, health, science, community activity and others.
This historical achievement highlights the role of the pivotal and pioneering adult in the field of business and media, as it represents a milestone for Saudi women on the global scene.
Besides Al -Rashed, the list includes prominent personalities such as White House spokeswoman Caroline Levit, the global football player Lamal Yamal, and the President of the Republic of Guyana Irfan Ali, in addition to a number of influential and prominent leaders in various fields.
On this honor, “Time” magazine said: “Jumana Al -Rashed is an engineer of the changing media scene in the Middle East,” which is clearly evident in her achievements since her appointment in 2020 the first woman to hold the position of CEO of “SRMG”, where she led the comprehensive digital transformation process, launched new sectors and media companies, and concluded prominent global partnerships.
This shift was also reflected in the rapid growth of the market value of the group, confirming the confidence of investors in its strategies in developing business and leading the media, entertainment and technology sectors. Under its leadership, the group reformulated the relationship between the Arab media and its fans, with a focus on enabling the new generation of talent.
And based on its location as the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the “Red Sea Film Festival”, Al -Rashed led efforts to support the cinema industry in the Arab world, Africa and Asia, through initiatives that sponsor film makers and enhance international cooperation.
These efforts contributed to an unprecedented achievement represented by the presentation of 80 films supported by the Foundation in the finest international cinematic festivals, including the Kan, Venice, Berlin, Toronto, Sun Dance and others.
These efforts also resulted in highlighting filmmakers, who have previously struggled to find their work in the world of filmmaking globally. Today, the “Red Sea Film Festival” Foundation as a leading global destination for cinema, culture and creativity will be crowned.
Jumana Al -Rashed said: “I am honored to be in the list of (Time100 Next), this honor, which is an honor for the exceptional teams that I am proud to work with in (SRMG) and the Foundation (the Red Sea Film Festival), as it is a reflection of the vision and leadership that provided opportunities, and resulted in an exceptional transformation that the Kingdom and the region are witnessing towards a future based on innovation, creativity, and creating stories Its echoes are hesitant globally. ”
Al -Rashed attended the growing global influence and the pivotal role that media and creative industries in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia play in enriching the discussion and dialogue worldwide.
As the Kingdom continues its ambitious career towards the cultural and economic transformation, the leadership of the adult embodies the spirit of progress and the power of narration in linking people and societies across the border.
