Alzaid brings more than two decades of experience in media and journalism, most recently serving as President of the Saudi Press Agency.
Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Media and Chairman of the Saudi Broadcasting Authority (SBA), Salman Al Dossary, has appointed Ali Alzaid as the new CEO of SBA.
Alzaid has replaced Mohammed Fahad Al-Harthi. Al-Harthi has been the CEO of the Saudi Broadcasting Authority since August 2020 and the President of the Arab States Broadcasting Union since December 2021.
With over two decades of experience in media and journalism, Alzaid has held several prominent leadership and training roles across leading Saudi media institutions. He has been instrumental in advancing media content and strengthening the overall presence of Saudi media on both national and regional levels.
Throughout his career, Alzaid has served in key editorial positions, including at Al-Watan newspaper from 2000 to 2011, Asharq Al-Awsat from 2012 to 2014 and Makkah newspaper between 2014 and 2018, before joining the Saudi Press Agency (SPA).
Beyond his editorial contributions, Alzaid has played a vital role in shaping media strategies and implementing policies aimed at boosting operational efficiency and driving institutional transformation within the sector. He has also led various initiatives to enhance radio, television and digital content development, supporting the Kingdom’s broader goals of modernising its media landscape.
