FaceOf: Tamader Al-Rammah, Saudi Arabia’s deputy minister of labor and social development

Tamader bin Yousef Al-Rammah
Updated 16 May 2018
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FaceOf: Tamader Al-Rammah, Saudi Arabia’s deputy minister of labor and social development

  • Al-Rammah attained a Ph.D. in radiology and medical engineering from Manchester University in 2007

Tamader bin Yousef Al-Rammah has been Saudi Arabia’s deputy minister of labor and social development since February 2018. She is also supervisor of the Social Welfare and Family Agency, and the second Saudi woman to be appointed as deputy minister. 

Al-Rammah also served as Saudi Arabia’s Human Rights Commission representative in 2016.

Al-Rammah attained a Ph.D. in radiology and medical engineering from Manchester University in 2007, a master’s degree in diagnostic radiography from Wales Bangor University in 2003, and a bachelor’s degree in radiology from King Saud University in 1995.

She is an assistant professor at King Saud University in radiology and is an associate scientist in the medical physics department at King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center. Before that, she used to be a consultant for Saudi scholarship students in Britain.

Al-Rammah stressed the importance of the ministry turning to digital systems, in compliance with the Saudi 2030 vision. This step aims to raise the efficiency of the services provided to the citizens.

During her speech at the inauguration of the Digital Transformation Strategy workshop in Riyadh on Monday, She highlighted the ministry’s commitment to implementing its initiatives and reviewing the services it provides to all beneficiaries. 

Al-Rammah added that the optimal adaptation of electronic technologies will enhance the positive effect of the ministry’s services.

She also said that the ministry’s Digital Transformation Strategy aims to improve the quality of services provided by the ministry, reducing the application fees and adding flexibility to the current systems. This will effectively contribute to improving the services provided to beneficiaries.


SEC strengthens infrastructure readiness for Aramco Stadium ahead of World Cup

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SEC strengthens infrastructure readiness for Aramco Stadium ahead of World Cup

  • Project contributes to enhancing stability, efficiency of site’s electrical supply

RIYADH: Saudi Electricity Company has announced the completion of a power transmission station for Aramco Stadium in Alkhobar, the Saudi Press Agency has reported.

The step provides a pivotal role in enabling energy infrastructure for major national projects and supporting the readiness of vital facilities to host international events.

The project was implemented by the National Grid Company, the operational arm of Saudi Arabia’s electricity transmission system, under the supervision of the Saudi Electricity Project Development Company and within an integrated framework that meets the highest standards of reliability and operational sustainability.

The project contributes to enhancing the stability and efficiency of the stadium’s electrical supply, ensuring its operational readiness during sporting events and peak times. This aligns with national efforts to improve readiness as the Kingdom progresses its preparations to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup.

Work has included the construction of a 115/13.8 kilovolt substation and its connection to the electrical grid via more than 2.4 km of underground cables.

The project has also incorporated advanced protection and operational systems, including Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition, and communications technologies, to enhance supply reliability and ensure service continuity, in line with international best practices.

The company said that the project was completed within an 18-month timeframe in accordance with approved technical and regulatory requirements, with national engineering and technical teams participating in all phases from design to operational testing, underscoring the Kingdom’s expanding capabilities in power transmission.

According to the SPA, the project’s completion reflects Saudi Electricity Company’s commitment to developing the power transmission system, supporting the operation of sports and service facilities, and enhancing infrastructure readiness in the Eastern Province.

This aligns with the Kingdom’s long-term objectives and its vision to host world-class events to the highest standard.