Dr. Alaa is a passionate leader, visionary executive, and well-rounder professional. Serves as a driving force in empowering the young generation by paving the way for their development to grow into solid leaders.

Dr. Al-Ban’s portfolio of success stories further includes: first Saudi to complete Ph.D degree in Design & Planning with honor in record time (3 years) from USA; Outstanding Performance Award in three cycles 2011, 2019 & 2022. Board Member for Umran Association under the Ministry of Culture; Member in the High Level Committee for Planning of the city of Jeddah under Amanat Jeddah; Jury member for two cycles for Jeddah Award for Creativity 2021 & 2022; An Advisor at Jeddah Central Development Company for the Opera House representing Saudi culture, a consultant on the submitted study of Jeddah’s Architectural landscape 2021, and part of MISK 2030 leaders that serves the Kingdom's 2030 vision.