Dr. Khalid Johar: Leading ROSHN’s Transformation with Vision and Innovation

Staff Writer

Oct. 01, 2025

Dr. Khalid Johar, Acting Group CEO of ROSHN, is driving Saudi Arabia’s urban future with sustainable communities, innovation, and a bold Vision 2030 strategy.

Dr. Khalid Johar leads ROSHN’s bold Vision 2030 journey

Dr. Khalid Johar, Acting Group CEO of ROSHN, spearheading the company’s vision for sustainable and innovative communities across Saudi Arabia. (Image: ROSHN Group)

When Dr. Khalid Johar stepped in as Acting Group Chief Executive Officer of ROSHN, he signaled a bold new era for Saudi Arabia’s flagship real estate developer. In his short tenure, Johar has already set in motion transformative initiatives that underscore his commitment to sustainable, people-centered growth and positioning ROSHN as more than a housing developer, but a catalyst for future cities.

Vision Rooted in Saudi’s Future

Johar’s vision aligns closely with Saudi Vision 2030: to foster inclusive urban growth, elevate quality of life, and create communities where people thrive. Under him, ROSHN is doubling down on integrated urbanism, high sustainability standards, and smart design as foundational pillars.

He spearheaded the launch of ROSHNEXT, an innovation arm designed to bring new technologies, data-driven insights, and future-forward solutions into ROSHN’s projects. This strategic move illustrates his determination to future-proof the company amid rapid urban transformation.

ROSHNEXT is set to fast-track the group’s collaborations with top innovation hubs across local, regional, and global markets. (Image: ROSHN Group)

Turning Vision into Action: Landmark Moves

One of Johar’s early signature moves was overseeing the groundbreaking of ALDANAH, ROSHN’s highly anticipated integrated community in Dhahran. In his remarks, he described it as “a significant milestone … fulfilling its mandate to provide exceptional, sustainable living experiences in line with Vision 2030 homeownership and quality-of-life goals.”

He has also elevated ROSHN’s strategic identity by promoting the company as a “Saudi Sustainability Champion,” pledging to lead the real estate sector in conscious development practices, this bold branding move reflects his ambition to have ROSHN set standards, not just follow them.

Under his guidance, ROSHN was recently named Saudi’s most valuable real estate brand, achieving the USD 1 billion brand valuation milestone. This is no small feat in a competitive market and signals investor and public confidence in Johar’s direction.

ROSHN breaks ground on ALDANAH, its flagship integrated community in Dhahran, setting a new benchmark for sustainable living in line with Vision 2030. (Image: ROSHN Group)

Leading with Confidence, Inspiring Growth

Dr. Johar’s leadership is characterized by steady decisiveness and personable authority. He speaks consistently about building legacy, not just buildings. In his view, ROSHN is not merely constructing homes, but shaping cities, lives, and futures.

His approach is inclusive yet ambitious: encouraging cross-disciplinary teams to embed technology, wellness, nature and human experience into every detail. He often affirms: “Sustainability is part of ROSHN’s DNA.”

Under Dr. Khalid Johar’s leadership, ROSHN is expanding its footprint with future-focused developments aligned with Saudi Vision 2030.

Expanding Horizons

Under Johar, ROSHN is pushing into new zones. With ALDANAH as its blueprint, the company is expanding into commercial, hospitality, and mixed-use verticals. The increasing emphasis on innovation (via ROSHNEXT) signals that ROSHN under Johar will compete not only on land and construction, but on concept, experience, and long-term value.

Dr. Khalid Johar is charting a path that combines vision, design, and pragmatism to transform ROSHN, once seen primarily as a housing developer, into a full-spectrum real estate pioneer for Saudi Arabia’s future.