Mr. Yousef bin Abdullah Al-Benyan
His Excellency the Minister of Education
Qualifications
3- Master's degree in Industrial Management.
- Executive Certificate from the Sloan School of Management, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
- Bachelor's degree in Economics.
Experiences
4- Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC).
- CEO of the Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC).
- Executive Vice President of Finance (SABIC).
- Executive Vice President of the Chemicals Strategic Business Unit (SABIC).
- Executive Vice President of Human Resources (SABIC).
- Response Time: Three Working Days
- Working Hours: Sunday to Thursday (8:00 AM to 2:30 PM)
- Alternative contact channel: Tawasul
Prof. Einas S. AlEisa
Vice Minister Of Education
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Dr. Saad Awad Al Harbi
Vice Minister for General Education
Qualifications
5- Holding Bachelor's Degree in the Faculty of Sharia at the Islamic University with an Excellent Grade.
- Holding Master's Degree in the College of Sharia at Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University.
- Holding PhD Degree in the Faculty of Sharia at the Islamic University of Medina, with an Excellent Grade with First Class Honor Degree.
- Educational Diploma from the College of Education at Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University in Riyadh.
- Holding degree of Associate Professor in the Principles of Jurisprudence (Fiqh).
Experiences
7- Dr. Saad bin Awwadh Al-Harbi holds a significant leadership role in the Saudi Arabian education sector, currently acting as the Vice Minister of Education for General Education.
- His extensive experience in both practical and leadership capacities includes previous roles as Deputy Minister of Education for Student Capability Development and Deputy Minister for Early Childhood.
- Dr. Al-Harbi previously held the position of Deputy Minister of Education for Educational Programs and served as the Director of General Education at the Royal Commission in Jubail. He brings a blend of administrative and academic expertise, having been an associate professor at Jubail Industrial College, an assistant professor at Jubail University College, and vice dean for student affairs at Jubail Technical Institute.
- He has enriched the educational field through his experience as General Supervisor of Gifted and Talented and Special Education Programs at the Royal Commission in Jubail and through his active participation in reviewing the Education and Training Evaluation Commission's documents for the National Standards for General Education Curricula project.
- Dr. Al-Harbi plays a strategic role through his active memberships on important national boards. He is a member of the Saudi Health Council, the Saudi Food and Drug Authority, and the Public Health Authority. Additionally, he holds the position of Chairman of the Board at AFAC Al-Fozan Autism Center and serves as Vice Chairman of the Taiba Educational City for Special Education.
- Dr. Al-Harbi leads several key national committees, including the Joint Executive Committee that coordinates efforts between the Ministries of Education and Culture. He also oversees the committee responsible for the Ministry of Education's agreement with the Mohammed bin Salman Foundation (MiSK). Additionally, he is involved in the committee that is exploring the creation of an independent body focused on discovering, nurturing, and investing in talent and creativity.
- At the international level, Dr. Al-Harbi significantly contributed as the Learning City Coordinator at the UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning (UIL) in Germany. His efforts led to Saudi Arabia being awarded the UNESCO Global Learning City Award.
Eng. Murhaf bin Mohammed Al-Madani
Assistant Minister for Development and Transformation
Qualifications
1- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science from King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.
Experiences
12- Chair of Boards of Directors and Memberships:
- The Chairman of the Board of Directors of Tatweer Education Technologies Company.
- The Chairman of the Board of Directors of Tatweer Education Services Company.
- The Chairman of the Board of Directors (Saudi Methacrylate Company (SAMAC), a joint venture between SABIC Industrial Investments and Mitsubishi Chemicals of Japan.
- The Chairman of the Board of Directors of National Methanol Company (Ibn Sina), a joint venture between SABIC Industrial Investments, Celanese Chemicals, and Duke Energy of the United States.
- Member of the Board of Directors of the Arabian Petrochemical Company (United), a member of the Audit Committee, one of the Board of Directors' committees.
- Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of Yanbu National Petrochemical Company (Yansab), a member of the Comprehensive Risk Committee.
- Member of the Board of Directors of the National Chemical Transport Company.
- The Chairman of the Board of Directors of SABIC Supply Chain Services Company.
- The Chairman of the Board of Directors of Jubail Chemical Storage and Services Company.
- Member of the Board of Directors of the National Methanol Company (Ibn Sina).
- The Chairman of the Board of Directors of SABIC Storage Services Company (SABTANK).
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Eng. Mohammed Nasser Al-Ghamdi
Assistant Minister of Education
Qualifications
2- Executive Master of Business Administration (MBA), Thunderbird Business Management School, University of Arizona, USA.
- Bachelor of Industrial Engineering, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.
Previous Experiences
12- Undersecretary for Human Resources.
- General Manager of Human Resources Department/SABIC.
- Executive Director of Human Resources Department/SABIC.
- Director of Talent Management and Development/SABIC.
- Member of the Board of Directors of Petrochemical Company/SABIC.
- Member of the Audit Committee of Petrochemical Company/SABIC.
- Member of the Digital Transformation Council/SABIC.
- Member of the Sustainability Committee/SABIC.
- Led many transformation programs and initiatives in human resources/SABIC.
- Attended many leadership courses in international institutes:
- IMD/London Business School
- Thunderbird Business Management School
Phone
- Extension: 50150 /50484
- Response Time: Three Working Days
- Working Hours: Sunday to Thursday (8:00 AM to 2:30 PM)
- Alternative contact channel: Tawasul
Eng. Iyad Abdulrahman Al-Garawi
Assistant Minister for Private Education and Investment
Qualifications
2- Bachelor's degree focused in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Missouri-Columbia
- Master's degree in Industrial Management from the University of Sheffield.
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