Safa AlRashed, with over 18 years of multidisciplinary experience, is known for her strategic leadership, program design, policy development, and partnership building — all contributing to her consistent delivery of high-impact results across both public and private sectors.
She currently serves as the Acting Deputy Minister at the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, where she leads Saudi Arabia’s efforts to develop digital capabilities and empower national talent with future-ready skills, including artificial intelligence, data analysis, software development, and more. She oversees initiatives to bridge the digital skills gap, promote lifelong learning, and expand the capacity of the local tech workforce to support the Kingdom’s knowledge economy.
Previously, she held the role of Assistant Deputy Minister at the Ministry of Economy and Planning, where she oversaw Human Capital Development policy formulation and national initiatives in education, healthcare, and social protection. She also led the Nonprofit Sector Unit, a strategic initiative aligned with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 socio-economic goals.
At the Human Resources Development Fund (HRDF), Safa established the and led the Business Development Division, forging strategic partnerships with entities like Aramco, the Ministry of Tourism, Lucid Company and Red Sea Global. She played a key role in elevating the impact from the government subsidy programs and streamlining HRDF’s digital customer journey. She also worked at Elm Company, where she led major social impact projects, including the launch of the Eshara platform and the Mass Testing Initiative in collaboration with the Ministry of Health.
Safa holds a Master’s degree in Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling from the University of Missouri-Columbia (USA) and a Bachelor’s degree in Special Education from King Saud University. She is also a graduate of several prestigious executive education programs from institutions such as INSEAD, Georgetown University and CCL.
Recognized for her strong leadership, adaptability, and commitment to empowering women and youth in the digital sector, Safa continues to play a pivotal role in shaping Saudi Arabia’s digital future.