Dr. Ahmad Salem Mohammed Al-Aamri is the director of Imam Muhammad ibn Saud Islamic University.
Prior to that, he was the vice rector for graduate studies and scientific research at King Saud University (KSU).
In March 2019, King Salman appointed Al-Aamri director of Imam Muhammad ibn Saud Islamic University by royal decree.
Al-Aamri attained his bachelor’s degree in public administration from KSU in 1985, his master’s in public administration specializing in human resources and executive public administration from New York State University in 1989, and his PhD in public administration specializing in human resources and organizational behavior from New York State University in 1993.
He held many positions at KSU, such as teaching assistant in the Department of Public Administration from 1985 to 1986, assistant professor in the same department from 1993 to 1998, associate professor in the department from 1998 to 2004, professor of organizational behavior and human resources from 2004, chairman of the Department of Public Administration from September 2003 to December 2005, dean of faculty and staff from October 2006 to October 2008, and dean of the College of Business Administration from October 2008 to August 2012.
Al-Aamri was a part-time advisor at the Ministry of Higher Education from 2002 to 2005, a part-time advisor at King Fahd Medical City from 2004 to 2007, and has been a part-time advisor at the Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs since 2006.
He is also a member of the university council at KSU, a member of the board of trustees of the University of Dar Al-Uloom, and a member of the board of trustees of the University of Business and Technology.
Dr. Ahmad Salem Mohammed Al-Aamri, director of Imam Muhammad ibn Saud Islamic University
Dr. Ahmad Salem Mohammed Al-Aamri, director of Imam Muhammad ibn Saud Islamic University
KSrelief provides prosthetic limbs to quake victims in Turkiye
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s aid agency KSrelief provided prosthetic limbs and physical therapy for earthquake victims in the Turkish city of Reyhanli from July 27 to Aug. 4.
Twelve volunteers from the agency provided 681 therapy sessions, fitted 75 prosthetic limbs, and installed 48 custom-made orthotic splints, the Saudi Press Agency reported recently.
This initiative is a part of the Kingdom’s “Hayat” Volunteer Program to assist earthquake victims in Syria and Turkiye.
KSrelief continues to provide medical aid, food and other support for vulnerable communities worldwide, the SPA reported.
KSrelief distributes humanitarian aid in Yemen, Sudan
RIYADH: The Kingdom’s aid agency KSrelief has continued to distribute food packages and personal care kits to vulnerable people in Yemen and Sudan.
In Yemen, the aid group handed out 858 food boxes in the Al-Dali and Al-Shuayb districts of the Al-Dali governorate, state news agency SPA reported recently.
About 3,668 families in various districts of Hadhramaut governorate also benefited from KSrelief’s food distribution project between July 27 and Aug. 1, the SPA added.
In Sudan, 1,300 personal care kits were distributed to displaced families in Port Sudan of the Red Sea State, as a part of this year’s Emergency Shelter Assistance Project of KSrelief.
Saudi crown prince, French president discuss de-escalation in region
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has received a phone call from French President Emmanuel Macron, the Saudi Press Agency said early Tuesday.
The pair reiterated the importance of de-escalation and sparing the region the risk of expanding the conflict.
They also reviewed the latest development in Gaza and the efforts aimed at a ceasefire in the war-torn territory.
Warner Bros. zone wows Jeddah Season visitors
- The “Tom and Jerry” theme park allows visitors to experience exciting adventures and comedic chases between the iconic cat and mouse
JEDDAH: The Warner Bros. Discovery zone at Jeddah Season is proving a must-visit attraction, featuring live performances of “Tom and Jerry.”
Spanning 15,000 sq. meters, the zone offers an immersive experience that brings the beloved cartoon characters to life.
The “Tom and Jerry” theme park allows visitors to experience exciting adventures and comedic chases between the iconic cat and mouse.
The zone also offers interactive games, theatrical performances and creative workshops.
Guests can watch classic clips of “Tom and Jerry” on a big screen, accompanied by live music from a band playing the soundtrack.
In the Cheese City area of the zone, visitors can explore the “Tom and Jerry” cartoon series through interactive exhibits, original artworks, and statues, featuring famous locations like Jerry’s house and the kitchen.
Saudi carpentry is part of rich Baha heritage
- Mohammed Al-Zahrani, a carpenter in his 80s, said: “Carpentry is a difficult and tiring profession as it requires a lot of time and effort
RIYADH: “A trade in hand ensures against poverty” is a long-standing saying in the Baha region, mostly used by elderly people who work as carpenters and take advantage of the diverse trees in the area, such as the juniper, sweet acacia, sidr, and neem, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
The region has a rich heritage of handicrafts and industries, which form an important part of its cultural identity and are passed down from generation to generation.
Locals are seeking to develop and modernize these crafts to keep pace with today’s challenges.
Mohammed Al-Zahrani, a carpenter in his 80s, said: “Carpentry is a difficult and tiring profession as it requires a lot of time and effort.
“It starts by getting the wood, which is usually from the sidr and sweet acacia trees which are scattered in the mountains and valleys of Al-Baha. The bark is then peeled and the wood is dried, after which the carpenter will cut and engrave according to employers’ demands.”
Al-Zahrani said that he engraves and decorates the wood with geometric shapes, which are either simple or original and unique, and he stressed that carpentry is his livelihood. He also said he introduced his children and grandchildren to it.
Al-Zahrani was showing his work at the social activity center in the village of Wadi Al-Arja in Bani Hassan Governorate, displaying wood engravings to show how his ancestors used to work in the past.
