Sumaiyah Alotaibi brings a strong Middle Eastern security leadership profile through her work in security operations at Saudi Aramco and her role with ASIS International’s Dhahran Chapter. Operating within one of the world’s most significant energy environments, her work sits in a sector where security, resilience, operational discipline and risk awareness are fundamental to protecting people, assets and continuity.
Her profile is particularly important because major energy, infrastructure and industrial environments require security leaders who understand both day-to-day operational demands and the wider strategic pressures facing the region. In Saudi Arabia, where major development, industrial growth and Vision 2030-related transformation continue to shape the security landscape, professionals such as Alotaibi help demonstrate the importance of skilled, locally grounded security leadership.
Supporting women and professional development
Alotaibi has also used industry platforms to support wider participation in the security profession. As Vice Chair of the ASIS International Dhahran Chapter, she opened the chapter’s first Women in Security Forum, an event focused on women’s participation, leadership and future opportunities in the sector. That work is valuable in an industry where visibility, mentoring and professional networks can influence who enters, stays and progresses.
Her contribution lies in combining operational credibility with advocacy for inclusion and development. By supporting professional dialogue through ASIS and representing women in Saudi security leadership, Alotaibi is helping broaden the industry’s talent pipeline while reinforcing the value of education, collaboration and representation. Her work reflects a security sector that is becoming more diverse, more professionally connected and more central to the protection of major national and commercial assets.
