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Abdullah Abdulaziz al-Rabeeah (born on February 23, 1955) is a Saudi physician and surgeon specializing in conjoined twins. He serves as an advisor at the Saudi Royal Court and is the General Supervisor of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center . He served as the Minister of Health in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia until 2014. Abdullah al-Rabeeah's educational qualifications Abdullah al-Rabeeah attended King Saud University in Riyadh City, earning his Bachelor of Medicine and Bach...

Najlaa Saad al-Radadi is a Saudi academic and a faculty member at Taibah University in al-Madinah al-Munawwarah . She has obtained several patents in the field of chemistry. Academic qualifications of Najlaa al-Radadi Najlaa al-Radadi was born and raised in al-Madinah al-Munawwarah in the western part of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . She completed her elementary, intermediate, and high school education there. She then joined Taibah University and graduated with a bachelor's degree in chemi...

Hala Saad al-Haid is a Saudi academic, animator, and director of animated films, and a faculty member at King Saud University in Riyadh . Her short films have been showcased at several film festivals in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Gulf region, such as the Saudi Film Festival , Zayed University Middle East Film Festival in Abu Dhabi, and the Original Narrative Film Festival at the American University in Dubai. Hala al-Haid's academic qualifications Hala al-Haid obtained a bachelor&#...

Saad Bin Abdullah al-Sowayan (born 1944 ) is a Saudi writer, researcher, and academic specializing in sociology, 'anthropology.' He is known for his interest in oral history and Nabati poetry in the Arabian Peninsula. In 2024, He was crowned with the Cultural Personality of the Year award in the fourth session of the National Cultural Awards Initiative. Saad al-Sowayan's education Saad al-Sowayan obtained his bachelor's degree in sociology from Northern Illinois University...

Abdullah Mohammed Johar, known as ' Abadi al-Johar ' (born 1953), is a Saudi singer and composer nicknamed ' Akhtabout al-Oud ' (the Octopus of the Oud) due to his exceptional oud-playing skills. His talent has been recognized by prominent artists such as Mohammed Abdulwahab, Ammar al-Sherei, and Munir Bashir. He is one of the pioneers of songs in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and has witnessed its transformations and artistic developments. He has composed for renowned artists...

Mohammed Abdu Yamani (1940-2010) was a writer and thinker, recognized as one of the leading intellectuals in the Islamic world. He served as the Minister of Media in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in 1975, during his mid-thirties, making him one of the youngest Ministers of Media globally and the first Saudi Minister of Media to be appointed at such a young age. Prior to this, he was an undersecretary of the Ministry of Knowledge and a founder of King Abdulaziz University , where he also served as...

Taher Bin Abdulrahman Zamakhshari (1914-1987)  was a poet, media figure, and a prominent symbol of literature , culture, and media in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . He significantly contributed to advancing Saudi culture and is considered a pioneer of contemporary children's literature, being one of the first to focus on this genre in the Kingdom. He began his career by launching the first radio program dedicated to children, earning him the title 'Baba Taher.' He was the founder...

Mamdouh Issa al-Muhanini is a Saudi journalist, the General Manager of al-Arabiyah and al-Hadath Channels, and a member of the Board of Directors of the Saudi Journalist Association. He started his journalistic career in al-Riyadh Newspaper , then joined Asharq al-Awsat Newspaper. Mamdouh al-Muhaini academic qualifications In 2004, Mamdouh al-Muhaini obtained a bachelor's degree in journalism from George Mason University, United States of America. Mamdouh al-Muhaini's professional lif...

The Poet of King Abdulaziz is Ahmed Bin Ibrahim al-Ghazzawi (1900 - 1981), a Saudi writer, poet, historian, and researcher. He was given the title of the poet of King Abdulaziz by King Abdulaziz Bin Abdulrahman Al Saud in 1933. He is considered one of the first generation of al-Hijaz writers and a pioneer of the literary Renaissance in the modern era. He was known for his journalistic writings and proficiency in the Arabic language. King Abdulaziz entrusted him with editing Umm al-Qura , and la...

Lama Ibrahim al-Shethry is a Saudi journalist, Editor-in-Chief of Sayidaty Magazine and al-Jamila Magazine, and Digital Content Director at Hia Magazine. She is also a member of the Board of Directors of the Saudi Journalist Association. Lama al-Shethry's academic qualifications Lama al-Shethry obtained her bachelor's degree in English from King Saud University , Riyadh  City, in 2002. She later obtained a Master's in Marketing and Communications from Middlesex University, Dubai...

Omar Noah Fallatah (Kadars) (1933-2002) was a pioneering Saudi musician and a song figure in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Nicknamed 'Omar Kadars', he played a pivotal role in establishing the modern school of Saudi music and introduced Saudi songs and composers to a wider international audience. His compositions form a significant part of Saudi music history. He mentored Mohammed Abdu and composed some of his most famous songs. Notably, Kadars was the first to compose and sing a song ...

Noor Osama Nugali is the Deputy Editor-in-Chief of Arab News and a member of the Board of Directors of the Saudi Journalists Association. Noor Nugali's professional life Noor Nugali began her career at the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs , serving three years from 2014 to 2017. Then, she worked as a reporter and columnist for the Saudi Gazette and the English newspaper 'The National' in UAE. In 2017, she joined Arab News, and in 2024, she was appointed as Deputy Editor-in-Chief...