General Department of Legal Affairs
Mr. Al-Walid bin Fahd bin Othman Al-Sanani
Qualifications
4- Master of Commerce, Corporate Governance, University of Western Australia, 2005.
- Master of Accounting, University of Melbourne, 2006.
- Bachelor of Science in Management, King Saud University, 2002.
- Several executive leadership courses from various educational institutions, including Harvard University, MIT, INSEAD, and IMD.
Experiences
7- Director General of International Corporate Governance – including the general framework for group governance, policy and regulatory management, and compliance with corporate and financial market regulations (SABIC) from 2015 to 2024.
- Represented SABIC on several local and international boards of directors (listed and unlisted) and served on numerous committees.
- Adviser, Director of Corporate Governance, and Director of Risk Management at the Capital Market Authority from 2007 to 2015.
- Adviser and representative of the Capital Market Authority to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
- Faculty member at Prince Sultan University from 2002 to 2009.
- Represented the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Algerian-Saudi Investment Company.
- Member of the Board of Directors of the Corporate Governance Center of the Public Investment Fund.
About General Department of Legal Affairs
The General Department of Legal Affairs works to provide distinguished legal services through legal advice and consultations, and to spread awareness and legal culture, in order to raise its performance towards more quality and discipline.
Sub Departments
- Department of legal consultations and studies.
- Department of Systems and Regulations.
- Department of Pleading.
- Department of Contracts and Agreements.
- Department of legal grievances and settlements.
- Department of Human Rights.
- Department of issues of educational position occupants.
Phone
- Response Time: Three working days
- Working Hours: From Sunday to Thursday (8:00 AM to 2:30 PM)
Deputy Minister for Shared Services
About Deputy Minister for Shared Services
The Agency of Shared Services works to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of spending by rationalizing the financial and accounting operations, procurement and auditing and management of the ministry's budget operations.
Sub Departments
- General Department of Financial Affairs.
- Funds and Bank Accounts Department.
- Financial Information Systems Department.
- Rents Department.
- General Department of the Budget.
- Distributions Department.
- Transfers Department.
- Budget Preparations Department.
- General Department of Procurement.
- Contracts Department.
- Tenders Department.
- Direct Procurement Department.
- Bank Accounts Department.
- General Department of Supplies Monitoring
- General Department of Warehouses
- General Administration of Services - Means of Transport Department. - Printing Press Department.
- Departmental Communications Center - Archiving Department. - Incoming Communications Department. - Outgoing Communications Department.
- The Deputy Office
- Department of Financial Control - Financial Follow-up Section for Saudi Missions. - Auditing and Review Section. - Follow-up and Reports Approval Department.
- Samples Inventory Section.
- Items Control Section
- - Distribution and Return Merchandise Department.
- - Stores Department.
- - Equipments Department.
General Administration of Services
- - Means of Transport Department.
- - Printing Press Department.
- - Archiving Department.
- - Incoming Communications Department.
- - Outgoing Communications Department.
The Deputy Office
- - Financial Follow-up Section for Saudi Missions.
- - Auditing and Review Section.
- - Follow-up and Reports Approval Department.
Phone
- Extension: 13301 – 45111
- Response Time: Three working days
- Working Hours: From Sunday to Thursday (8:00 AM to 2:30 PM)
Deputy Minister for Planning and Development
Eng. Saad bin Abdul Ghani Al-Ghamdi
Qualifications
2- 2018 - Master of Business Administration (MBA), King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals
- 2009 - Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals
Experiences
5- National Water Company - General Manager, Strategy and Corporate Performance
- National Water Company - Executive Director, Business Planning
- SABIC - Senior Manager, Business Planning and Budgeting
- SABIC - Transformation Program Leader (FANAR+) - United States
- SABIC - IT Systems Analyst, SABIC - Intern
About Deputy Minister for Planning and Development
The Agency of Planning and Development prepares strategic and operational plans for the Ministry, follows up on their implementation, measures and develops their institutional performance, prepares and manages informational and statistical reports, and proposes necessary changes in the educational policies based on research results in this area.
Phone
- Extension: 32728
- Response Time: Three working days
- Working Hours: From Sunday to Thursday (8:00 AM to 2:30 PM)
Deputy Minister for Investment
Eng. Abdulrahman bin Nasser Al-Hajri
Qualifications
2- Master of Business Administration in Engineering and Manufacturing, Cranfield University, United Kingdom.
- Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran – Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Experiences
10- Professional Experience:
- Senior Vice President for Strategic Partnerships and Business Development, Saudi Center for International Strategic Partnerships.
- Director General of Strategic Partnerships and International Cooperation, Ministry of Economy and Planning.
- Business Development Manager, Saudi Technology Development and Investment Company (TAQNIA).
- Business Development Manager, Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Saudi Aramco).
- Consultant, CRA International.
- Project Analyst, Saudi Industrial Development Fund (SIDF).
- Production Engineer, Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC).
- Member of the Municipal Council – Eastern Province.
- Attended numerous leadership programs at regional and international institutes.
Phone
- Extension: 30181
- Response Time: Three working days
- Working Hours: From Sunday to Thursday (8:00 AM to 2:30 PM)
Deputy Minister for Human Resources
Mr. Abdul Salam Abdullah Al-Rabdi
Qualifications
3- Holder of a degree
- • Bachelor's degree in Linguistics - Imam Muhammad ibn Saud University
- • Master's degree in International Human Resource Management - University of the West of England
Experiences
4- He has held several positions throughout his career, including:
- • Director of the Human Resources Department - General Authority of Zakat and Tax 2016–2018
- • Director General of the Human Resources Department - Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property 2018–2021
- • Head of the Shared Services Sector - Al Masar Sports Foundation 2021–2025
About Deputy Minister for Human Resources
The Agency of Human Resources works to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of human resources and ensures the application of relevant regulations and manuals.
Sub Departments
- General Department of Human Resources Operations - Department of Jobs - Department of Salaries and Allowances - Department of delegates and Saudi Attaché Offices - Department of Recruitment and Services - Employment Section - Employee Services Section - Department of Promotions and Transfer - Department of Performance Quality
- General Department for Human Resources Development - Department of Job Performance - Department of Human Resources Development - Department of Administrative Talent Development
- General Department of Internal Communication - Department of Physical Health - Department of Employee Relations
- General Department of Human Resources Planning - Department of Studies and Reports - Department of Manpower Planning - Department of Human Resources Strategy
- Ministry Deputy Office
- Staff Attendance Follow-up Section
- General Department of Human Resources Operations
- - Department of Jobs
- - Department of Salaries and Allowances
- - Department of delegates and Saudi Attaché Offices
- - Department of Recruitment and Services
- - Employment Section
- - Employee Services Section
- - Department of Promotions and Transfer
- - Department of Performance Quality
- General Department for Human Resources Development
- - Department of Job Performance
- - Department of Human Resources Development
- - Department of Administrative Talent Development
- General Department of Internal Communication
- - Department of Physical Health
- - Department of Employee Relations
- General Department of Human Resources Planning
- - Department of Studies and Reports
- - Department of Manpower Planning
- - Department of Human Resources Strategy
Phone
- Extension: 50150 /50484
- Response Time: Three working days
- Working Hours: From Sunday to Thursday (8:00 AM to 2:30 PM)
Deputy Minister for Private Education
Dr. Muhammad bin Ibrahim Al-Adhaib
Phone
- Extension: 54147
- Response Time: Three working days
- Working Hours: From Sunday to Thursday (8:00 AM to 2:30 PM)
Deputy of Scholarship
Lina Mohammed Altoaimy
Qualifications
3- Ph.D. in Computer Science/ College of Engineering and Computer Science, Florida Atlantic University
- M.Sc. in Computer Science / Computer and Information Sciences College, King Saud University
- B.Sc. in Computer Applications / Computer and Information Sciences College, King Saud University
Experiences
5- Advisor to H.E. / Minister of Education
- Acting Deputy Minister for Private Higher Education / / Minister of Education
- Member, Board of Directors / Tatweer Educational Technologies (Tetco)
- Assistant Professor, Information Technology Department / King Saud University
- Project Manager / Samba Financial Group
About Deputy of Scholarship
The General Department of Scholarships works to organize and manage the scholarship plans for the Ministry’s employees, in a way that contributes to raising their efficiency and capabilities, by providing the opportunity for education for all in an appropriate educational environment in light of the Kingdom’s educational policy, raising the quality of its outputs, increasing the effectiveness of scientific research, encouraging creativity and innovation, developing Community partnership, and upgrading the skills and capabilities of education personnel.
The Department supervises the scholarship plan approved for the occupants of educational positions in accordance with the executive regulations for human resources in the civil service, proposing policies and standards for the dispatch of employees of the ministry and education departments (occupants of educational positions ), updating them after their approval, in addition to proposing strategic and detailed plans for dispatching and the employees of the Ministry’s, and Education Directorates (the occupants of educational jobs) in coordination with the sectors of the ministry, following up their implementation, and coordinating with universities and developing strategic plans for the Ministry's employees.
Sub Departments
- Department of Dispatch Operations
- Graduate Investment Unit
- Department of scholarship operations.
Phone
- Extension: 57200
- Response Time: Three working days
- Working Hours: From Sunday to Thursday (8:00 AM to 2:30 PM)
Deputy Minister for Early Childhood
Dr. Abeer bint Saeed Al-Shahrani
Qualifications
3- Ph. D in Education Policy
- Master's degree in teaching methods and technologies
- Bachelor’s degree in English Language (specialisation in educational science)
Experiences
11- She has extensive professional experience in public education, ranging from the classroom to senior leadership positions, and has held the following roles:
- Deputy Minister of Education for Early Childhood Education (current position).
- Assistant Undersecretary of the Ministry of Education for General Education.
- Director General of the General Administration for the Assessment of Knowledge and Skills.
- Director General of the General Directorate for Assessment and Admissions.
- Assistant Director General of the General Directorate for Assessment and Admissions.
- Head of the English Language Department (at the level of the Education Administration and then the Ministry of Education).
- Educational Supervisor.
- English Teacher for All Grades and Levels.
- Committees, Memberships, and Programs:
- Participated in a number of national committees and executive councils, and contributed to local and international strategic programs and initiatives in collaboration with leading organizations, including Saudi Aramco, London Business School, and the University of Melbourne, in addition to supervising and participating in national projects related to assessment, test development, educational policy development, and transformative programs.
About Deputy Minister for Early Childhood
Objective: The Early Childhood Agency works to improve learning outcomes by upgrading the early childhood education system, starting at the age of one month, by developing the necessary policies and legislation for nurseries, kindergartens, and primary grades, and monitoring their performance according to approved indicators.
Sub Departments
- Undersecretary's Office
- General Administration of Kindergartens
- Kindergarten Policies and Standards
- Kindergarten Performance and Support
- General Administration of Primary Grades
- Primary Grades Policies and Standards
- Primary Grades Performance and Support
Phone
- Extension: 45442
- Response Time: Three working days
- Working Hours: From Sunday to Thursday (8:00 AM to 2:30 PM)
Deputy Minister for International Cooperation
Dr. Latifa bint Hamad Al-Faryan
About Deputy Minister for International Cooperation
The Agency of International Cooperation works on strengthening the relationship between the Ministry and international organizations and the bodies related to the Ministry's work and following up on the Kingdom's obligations in the international agreements with these organizations.
Sub Departments
- General Department of External and foreign Relations
- General Department of International Organizations
- The Deputy office
- Department of partnerships and agreements.
- Department of International Exhibitions and Conferences.
- Department of committees and councils.
- Department of international scientific chairs.
Phone
- Extension: 57037
- Response Time: Three working days
- Working Hours: From Sunday to Thursday (8:00 AM to 2:30 PM)
Deputy Minister for Institutional Transformation
Eng. Omar bin Abdulaziz Moawad
Qualifications
8- Qualification:
- A Master's degree in engineering management from King Fahd University.
- A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering with First-Class Honors from King Abdulaziz University.
- Executive Program in Leading Organizations – London Business School.
- Executive Leadership Development Program – Thunderbird School of Global Management, USA.
- Executive Leadership Development Program – Center for Creative Leadership, North Carolina, USA.
- Executive Program in Leading Digital Transformation – Prince Mohammed bin Salman College of Business and Entrepreneurship.
- SABIC Executive Leaders Development Program.
Experiences
11- First: Current Job Title:
- Deputy Minister for Institutional Transformation.
- Second: Previous Experience:
- Director General of the General Department for Project Implementation at the Ministry of Education.
- Executive Director of Corporate Transformation at SABIC.
- Co-founder of the Digital Transformation sector at SABIC.
- Led Saudi Vision 2030 projects and initiatives in the education and training sector.
- Founder of the Qubool Platform, which functions as the National Unified Admission Platform.
- Gained significant experience at leading companies, including SABIC, YANSAB, Hadeed, and the SABIC Specialty Chemicals Plant located in Indiana, USA.
- Hold a patent in artificial intelligence for using AI to monitor production processes and improve plant performance efficiency.
- Served on various national and private boards and committees, including the SABIC Young Leaders Board.
Phone
- Extension: 45200
- Response Time: three working days
- Alternative contact channel: From Sunday to Thursday (8:00 AM to 2:30 PM)
Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Education for General Education
Dr. Fahd bin Abdullah Alsohami
Qualifications
4- Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction, University of Kansas, Lawrence, United States, 2012–2017.
- Master’s Degree in Research, Assessment, Measurement, and Statistics, University of Kansas, Lawrence, USA, 2012 – 2017.
- Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction, University of Kansas, Lawrence, USA, 2010 – 2012.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Arabic Language, College of Education, Taibah University, Madinah, Saudi Arabia, 2003 – 2007.
Experiences
16- Deputy Minister for General Education, 2026 – present.
- Assistant Undersecretary for General Education, Educational Performance, 2025 – 2026.
- General Director of the General Administration of Educational Supervision, Ministry of Education, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 2023–present.
- General Director of the General Administration for Assessment and Admissions, Ministry of Education, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 2020 – 2023.
- General Supervisor of Academic Achievement Assessment, Ministry of Education, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 2019 – 2023.
- Director General of the General Administration for Quality and Performance Measurement, Ministry of Education, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 2018 – 2020.
- General Supervisor of the Coordination Office for Performance Assessment and International Testing, Ministry of Education, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 2017–2018.
- Associate Professor, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, College of Education, Taibah University, Madinah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 2022
- Assistant Professor, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, College of Education, Taibah University, Madinah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 2017–2022.
- Teaching Assistant, Department of Educational Psychology, University of Kansas, Lawrence, United States, 2015–2017.
- Teaching Assistant, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, University of Kansas, Lawrence, USA, 2016–2017.
- Instructor of Arabic for Non-Native Speakers, Arabic Language Program for Non-Native Speakers, University of Kansas, Lawrence, USA, 2014–2015.
- Teaching Assistant, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, College of Education, Taibah University, Madinah, Saudi Arabia, 2007–2009.
- Coordinator of Admission Interview Committees, College of Education, Taibah University, Madinah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 2007–2008.
- Director of the Educational Affairs Unit, College of Education, Taibah University, Madinah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 2007–2009.
- Deputy General Supervisor of the Practical Education Unit, College of Education, Taibah University, Madinah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 2007–2009.
About Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Education for General Education
The Agency of General Education ensures the effectiveness, sustainability and quality of the educational process in public education schools and prepares prepare policies and plans that enhance the ability of schools to achieve their mission to the fullest.
Sub Departments
- General Department of Student Counseling.
- General Department of Student Activities.
- General Department of Educational Supervision (Girls).
- General Department of Educational Supervision (Boys).
- General Department of Evaluation and Admission.
- Department of Admission.
- Department of cognitive achievement tests.
- Department of Evaluation.
- General Department of Early Childhood.
- The Deputy Office.
Phone
- Extension: 31608
- Response Time: Three working days
- Working Hours: From Sunday to Thursday (8:00 AM to 2:30 PM)
Deputy Minister for Educational Programs
Dr. Noura Al-Muhanna
About Deputy Minister for Educational Programs
The Agency of Educational Programs works to ensure the effectiveness, sustainability and quality of educational services provided to talented students, people with disabilities, adults and students of Saudi schools abroad, in public education.
Sub Departments
- The Deputy office.
- The General Department of Saudi schools abroad.
- General Department of Continuing Education.- Department of continuing education policies and programs.- Department of Follow-up and Support.
- General Department of Special Education - Department of Special Education Programs. - Department of Follow-up and Support.
- General Department of the Gifted - Department of Planning and Standards. - Department of gifted sponsorship programs.
- Department of continuing education policies and programs.
- Department of Follow-up and Support.
- Department of Special Education Programs.
- Department of Planning and Standards.
- Department of gifted sponsorship programs.
Phone
- Extension: 50901
- Response Time: Within one to five workdays
- Working Hours: Five days a week
Alternative contact channel
General Department of Internal Audit
Dr. Hani bin Mohammed Al-Zaid
About General Department of Internal Audit
The General Department of Internal Audit evaluates and contributes to the improvement of governance and control processes at the Ministry of Education by adopting a systematic, risk-based approach. It assists the Ministry in maintaining effective controls by assessing their effectiveness and efficiency in managing risks. It also audits specialized and financial operational processes, information systems, and payment systems for continuous improvement by verifying accuracy, reliability, security, economic efficiency, and the protection of the Ministry's assets. It also ensures the implementation of regulations and bylaws, the smooth flow of work, and the validation of submitted complaints.
Sub Departments
- Financial Review Department
- Operations Performance Review Department
- Information Technology Review Department
- Compliance Review Unit and Compliance of Educational Positions
Phone
- Extension: 46415
- Response Time: Three working days
- Working Hours: From Sunday to Thursday (8:00 AM to 2:30 PM)
General Department for Corporate Communication
Mr. Bader bin Mohammed Al-Tamimi
About General Department for Corporate Communication
Corporate Communications seeks to achieve strategic objectives by enhancing effective communication and building strong institutional relationships internally and externally.
Electronic Portal Management
The Corporate Communications Department is responsible for developing and managing the Ministry of Education's electronic portal with the aim of providing a seamless and comprehensive user experience that meets the needs of various target groups.
Responsibilities include
• Regularly updating digital content in line with the latest approved standards and policies.
• Coordinating with other departments to ensure the integration of electronic services provided through the portal.
• Monitoring the performance of the electronic portal through data analysis tools and providing the necessary improvements to ensure operational efficiency and service continuity.
Electronic Participation Department
The Electronic Participation Department contributes to enhancing digital communication between the Ministry and the educational community by designing and implementing electronic campaigns aimed at increasing interaction and participation.
Responsibilities include
• Preparing and implementing digital interactive campaigns aimed at enhancing community participation and increasing public engagement with the Ministry.
• Continuously analyzing electronic engagement data and providing periodic reports to measure the success of electronic campaigns and their development.
• Developing integrated strategies for electronic participation in line with the Ministry's strategic objectives.
Events and Corporate Relations Management:
The Corporate Communications Department is responsible for organizing and managing events and corporate relations in accordance with approved standards and policies.
Its responsibilities include
• Preparing the Ministry's annual events agenda, developing implementation plans, and supervising all events (except international ones) inside and outside the Ministry.
• Coordinating events sponsored by His Excellency the Minister or his representative and implemented by external entities.
• Organizing events and programs launched by His Excellency the Minister at universities or development companies in cooperation with relevant authorities.
• Managing the distribution of invitations to and receipt of invitations to Ministry events.
• Strengthening and building relationships between the Ministry and relevant governmental and civil society organizations, and launching community initiatives in coordination with relevant authorities.
• Building partnerships with civil society organizations to support and sponsor the Ministry's events and community initiatives.
• Coordinating with the General Administration of Investment and Privatization to develop partnerships with governmental and private service sectors to provide services, discounts, and benefits to Ministry employees.
• Providing and managing effective communication channels that enable Ministry beneficiaries to communicate directly and seamlessly.
Sub Departments
- Events and Ceremonies Management
- Community Partnership Management
- Internal Communication Management
- Beneficiary Care Management
Phone
- Extension: 11000-45685-45820
- Response Time: Three working days
- Working Hours: From Sunday to Thursday (8:00 AM to 2:30 PM)