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.


Crown prince sponsors launch of world-class Arabic calligraphy center in Madinah

Updated 23 December 2025
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Crown prince sponsors launch of world-class Arabic calligraphy center in Madinah

  • The Prince Mohammed bin Salman Global Center for Arabic Calligraphy was inaugurated by Prince Salman bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz

RIYADH: A new center for Arabic calligraphy under the patronage of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman officially opened in Madinah on Monday.

The Prince Mohammed bin Salman Global Center for Arabic Calligraphy was inaugurated by Prince Salman bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, governor of Madinah region.

He was joined by Culture Minister Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan, touring the new facility’s exhibition spaces and receiving briefings on cultural programming and the center’s achievements.

They also viewed collections highlighting Arabic calligraphy’s artistic and historical importance.

Speaking at the opening, Prince Badr said: “From this land of enlightenment and scholarship, we proudly launch a global platform dedicated to Arabic calligraphy as an invaluable cultural asset.”

He went on to credit the crown prince’s “generous and boundless support” for the cultural sector.

The minister said that the center demonstrated to the world the legacy of Arabic calligraphy while underscoring Saudi Arabia’s commitment to safeguarding its cultural identity and heritage.

According to Prince Badr, the facility represents an ambitious vision to elevate Arabic calligraphy as both a universal communication tool and an integral element of Arab heritage, art, architecture and design.

The center further aims to enhance the Kingdom’s cultural identity and strengthen its international presence, targeting calligraphers, emerging talents, visual artists, Islamic arts researchers, educational and cultural institutions, as well as art and heritage enthusiasts worldwide.

It will deliver specialized programs including research and archival services, calligraphy instruction, academic grants, a permanent museum, touring exhibitions, an international calligraphy association and a business incubator supporting calligraphy enterprises.

Additional offerings feature artist residency programs, expert-led workshops, and standardized curriculum development, complemented by international educational partnerships aimed at heritage conservation and expanding global appreciation for this time-honored art form.

The center’s establishment in Madinah carries particular significance, given the city’s historical role as the cradle of Arabic calligraphy and its association with transcribing the Qur’an and preserving Islamic knowledge.