Dr. Mansour bin Saleh Al-Yami has been the Saudi Ministry of Transport’s deputy minister for support services since 2019. The ministry, in cooperation with the Ministry of Health, recently launched a campaign to vaccinate its employees and their families against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), an initiative he said was important in stopping the spread of the virus.
Al-Yami gained a master’s degree and a bachelor’s degree from the Jordan University of Science and Technology in 2004 and 2006, respectively, and a Ph.D. in health management from the University of Sheffield, in England, in 2013.
In 2015, he attended major project management training programs at Harvard University, successfully completed a leadership and project management course at the London Business School in 2017, and the following year took part in positive leadership training through the University of Michigan’s Stephen M. Ross School of Business.
He has served as head of the supreme promotion committee and chairman of the training and scholarships board at the Ministry of Transport since 2019.
Prior to joining the ministry, he had been the acting director general of human resources planning at the Ministry of Health where, in 2014, he was head of training and academic affairs.
Al-Yami is a member of the consultative councils of both Majmaah University and Prince Sattam bin Abdul Aziz University.
He has also been a member of the executive council for education and training at the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS), a body that regulates and decides on matters related to accreditation, training, and assessment in line with SCFHS rules and bylaws accredited by its board of trustees.
Who’s Who: Dr. Mansour bin Saleh Al-Yami, Saudi ministry of transport’s deputy minister for support services
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Who’s Who: Dr. Mansour bin Saleh Al-Yami, Saudi ministry of transport’s deputy minister for support services
Saudi Arabia gears up for dazzling Eid Al-Fitr celebrations
- GEA unveils range of family-friendly activities, including concerts, theatrical performances, across the Kingdom
- Fireworks will illuminate the night sky at 9 p.m. in key locations in major cities
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia's General Entertainment Authority has issued Eid Al-Fitr Events 2025 details, featuring a wide range of activities to mark the occasion.
GEA has unveiled a nationwide celebration featuring concerts, theatrical performances, fireworks, and a variety of activities across the Kingdom's entertainment zones, offering unforgettable experiences for residents and visitors, Saudi Press Agency reported.
Musical concerts will take place in Riyadh, Shaqra, Abha, Qassim, Jeddah, and Eastern Region cities, while theatrical productions will take center stage in Riyadh (April 1-19), Jeddah (April 1-6), and Dammam (April 1-3).
Fireworks will illuminate the night sky at 9 p.m. in key locations, including Boulevard World in Riyadh, Jeddah Art Promenade, Alkhobar Corniche, and Arruddaf Park in Taif.
Eid celebrations will kick off on day one at Riyadh's Boulevard City, Boulevard World, VIA Riyadh, and Jeddah Art Promenade, with City Hub in Alkhobar hosting festivities on day two, providing diverse and family-friendly entertainment.
The events underscore GEA's dedication to celebrating Eid and advancing the Kingdom's entertainment sector.
Saudi Arabia’s AgriServ receives 8 ISO certifications for quality in agriculture
- Company recognized for meeting international quality, safety standards
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s National Company for Agricultural Services was awarded certifications from the International Organization for Standardization on Wednesday.
AgriServ, which provides services to farmers, breeders and agricultural enterprises, received eight ISO certifications for achieving quality standards and meeting international specifications of safety and efficiency.
Abdulrahman Al-Fadli, minister of environment, water and agriculture, and chairman of AgriServ, was present at the award ceremony.
The company obtained certifications in eight categories: anti-bribery, compliance, information security, quality, energy, environment, occupational health and safety, and customer satisfaction, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
Omar Al-Suhaibani, CEO of AgriServ, said that the achievement was a result of the company’s efforts to enhance internal procedures and implement the highest quality standards.
He highlighted AgriServ’s commitment to international standards in its regulations, policies and procedures, the SPA added.
Thunderstorms expected across Saudi Arabia until Sunday
- Thunderstorms are expected to continue across most regions of the Kingdom until Sunday
RIYADH: Thunderstorms are expected to continue across most regions of the Kingdom until Sunday, leading the General Directorate of Civil Defense to urge the public to exercise caution, stay in safe areas, avoid flood-prone valleys and watercourses, and refrain from swimming in them.
It emphasized the importance of following official instructions issued through media outlets and social media platforms, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Wednesday.
According to the report, the Makkah region will experience moderate to heavy rainfall, leading to flash floods, hail and winds, causing dust and sandstorms.
Similar conditions are expected in the Riyadh region.
The directorate indicated that the regions of Madinah, Baha, Asir, Jazan, Qassim, and the Eastern Province will also experience moderate to heavy rainfall. Moderate rain is expected in the Najran region while the Hail region will have light showers.
Saudi Arabia cracks down on foreign truck violations
- Inspection teams have seized 25 trucks illegally transporting goods in cities
RIYADH: The Transport General Authority is stepping up inspections on foreign trucks in Saudi Arabia to enforce land transport regulations.
Inspection teams have seized 25 trucks illegally transporting goods in cities, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Wednesday.
Each offense resulted in a SR10,000 ($2,666) fine and immediate impoundment of the vehicle, the SPA added.
In Riyadh, 86 inspections revealed 24 offenses and impoundments, while in Jeddah, one offense and impoundment were recorded from eight inspections.
The authority reaffirmed its zero-tolerance policy, which results in a SR10,000 fine and a 15-day impoundment for first-time offenders.
Repeat offenses result in escalating penalties: SR20,000 and 30 days for the second offense; SR40,000 and 60 days for the third; SR80,000 and 60 days for the fourth; and SR160,000 and 60 days for the fifth. Persistent offenders face having their vehicles confiscated.
These nationwide campaigns enhance transport oversight, ensure fair competition, and support the national carrier, the SPA reported.
In collaboration with relevant bodies, the authority has set four key regulations for foreign truck operations: obtaining an electronic transport document via “bayan.logisti.sa,” limiting transport to return journeys, complying with local carrier rules, and settling offenses before entry or exit.
KSrelief delivers food aid to thousands in need
- In Somalia’s Bay region, 1,200 packages were distributed to families
- In Syria, KSrelief distributed food baskets to 600 families in Daraa governorate
RIYADH: Saudi aid agency KSrelief has delivered thousands of food baskets to some of the world’s most vulnerable people, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Wednesday.
In Somalia’s Bay region, 1,200 packages were distributed to families in need as part of the Etaam Ramadan food project.
In Jhenaidah district, Bangladesh, 200 packages were distributed, while 685 baskets were given to needy families in Lebanon.
In Syria, KSrelief distributed food baskets to 600 families in Daraa governorate.
Now in its fourth phase, the Etaam project aims to distribute more than 390,000 food parcels in 27 countries during Ramadan, benefiting 2.3 million people at a cost of more than SR67 million ($17.8 million).
KSrelief also distributed 1,100 baskets in Khartoum, Sudan. The project will distribute 30,000 parcels to displaced people returning to their homes.
