Enabling Growth Through Strategic Leadership
Alawyai Monaqil is a distinguished leader whose extensive experience and tireless dedication have profoundly shaped the education, training, business development, and consulting sectors in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. With over 15 years of expertise spanning education, business development, training, planning, and organizational development, Alawyai has become a trusted advisor and catalyst for growth across multiple industries.
A Journey of Excellence and Influence
Currently, Alawyai serves as Director of Consulting Services at Colleges of Excellence, where she leads a wide range of projects, ensuring operational efficiency and compliance with industry standards. Her role encompasses training, capacity building, effective team coaching, strategic planning, and the preparation of consulting studies and research. She is also instrumental in formulating educational initiatives that foster excellence and innovation.
In addition to her corporate leadership, Alawyai is the founder of Ithra, a consulting firm specializing in developing innovative business models and establishing education and training companies. Her entrepreneurial spirit has driven the success of numerous initiatives aimed at empowering both organizations and individuals.
Multi-Talented Expertise
Alawyai ’s expertise spans strategic planning, business development, educational leadership, and event management. She has held influential consulting roles at organizations such as Topser Management, Al Diyar Al Arabia, and the Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu, contributing to the implementation of numerous development projects and initiatives.
Her commitment to education and training is exemplified by her decade-long service as a teacher and talent development trainer at the Saudi Ministry of Education. There, she played a key role in nurturing talent, fostering innovation and entrepreneurship, and promoting teacher development programs.
Academic Qualifications and Thought Leadership
Alawyai is a doctoral researcher specializing in curriculum and educational program evaluation. She holds a master’s degree in this field from Umm Al-Qura University, an MBA from Cairo University, and a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Taibah University. She also possesses several professional certifications in project management and business continuity, as well as executive training and entrepreneurship credentials from Babson College and Pearson Global.
A prolific writer and thought leader, Alawyai has published extensively on educational innovation, event management, and talent development. Her research on learning through entertainment and her practical guides to event planning are essential resources for educators and professionals seeking to enhance engagement and effectiveness.
Community Impact and Volunteering
Alawyai ’s impact extends beyond her professional achievements to include significant community service. She has led social initiatives, designed and overseen community programs at SABIC and Saudi Aramco, and provided mentorship to certified entrepreneurs.
Her leadership in volunteering and social responsibility programs—including the SAMREF Career Rehabilitation Committee and human development committees at major companies and government agencies—underscores her commitment to empowering youth and advancing human capacity building.
Awards and Recognition
Alawyai ’s distinguished contributions have been recognized by numerous institutions, including:
- Certificates of Appreciation from the Kingdom’s Chambers of Commerce and Industry as an Entrepreneurship Development Consultant (Hafr Al-Batin Chamber 2020, Makkah Chamber 2019, Arafat Chamber in Yanbu 2018)
- Excellence Awards for participation in national economic and entrepreneurship forums and educational innovation competitions
- Hamdan bin Rashid Award for Distinguished Academic Performance (2016)
- Quality Ambassador Award from Yanbu Education Department (2014)
- Research Excellence Award in Science and Mathematics from King Saud University (2013)
A Tribute to Alawyai Monaqil
Alawyai Monaqil exemplifies insightful leadership, driven by passion, expertise, and a deep commitment to empowering others. Her multifaceted career—spanning education, training, business development, and social impact—makes her a true pioneer in advancing the knowledge economy and entrepreneurship ecosystem in Saudi Arabia.
As part of the Spotlight Top 100 program, we proudly celebrate Alawyai’s distinguished career, honor her achievements, and recognize her as a leading force in shaping the future of education and business development in the Kingdom.