FaceOf: Dr. Khalid bin Mohammed Al-Yousef, president of the Saudi Court of Grievances

Updated 12 September 2018
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FaceOf: Dr. Khalid bin Mohammed Al-Yousef, president of the Saudi Court of Grievances

  • Al-Yousef earned his bachelor’s degree in Sharia law from Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University

JEDDAH: Sheikh Dr. Khalid bin Mohammed Al-Yousef is the president of the Court of Grievances of Saudi Arabia and the chief of the Administrative Judiciary Council of Saudi Arabia.

On Tuesday, Al-Yousef took part in a meeting covering several topics relating to the steering of the committee, as well as the general conference of the grievances secretaries league, an affiliate of the Jeddah-based Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).

The meeting discussed the order of the grievances secretary generals’ organization, as well as arrangements for convening the organization’s management council, to be further discussed and approved by the general assembly next year. 

Al-Yousef earned his bachelor’s degree in Sharia law from Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University, a Sharia college in Riyadh in 2000. He then obtained his master’s degree and his Ph.D. in the Supreme Jurisdiction Institute’s Law Department at Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University in Riyadh.

He served as a judge in the administrative judiciary, the commercial judiciary, the disciplinary judiciary and the criminal judiciary of the Board of Grievances.

Al-Yousef worked as a part-time lecturer in the private law department at the College of Law and Political Sciences at King Saud University. He also worked part-time in teaching the law diploma course at the Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University.


Winter at Tantora Festival returns to AlUla, showcasing rich cultural heritage

The festival derives its name from the Tantora, an ancient sundial situated in the Old Town’s center. (SPA)
Updated 19 December 2025
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Winter at Tantora Festival returns to AlUla, showcasing rich cultural heritage

  • Festival now established as a premier annual event

AlUla: The Winter at Tantora Festival launched on Thursday in AlUla. It runs until Jan. 10 and presents a cultural season which celebrates the region’s rich civilizational, cultural, and historic legacy.

The festival’s program includes a wide array of cultural, artistic, and traditional activities, reported the Saudi Press Agency. 

Attractions include Old Town Nights, Shorfat Tantora, When Shadow Tracks Us, and the Al-Manshiyah Carnival.

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In the past, AlUla’s inhabitants used this clock to measure time and coordinate their agricultural activities.

In addition, there are guided tours of street art through the Old Town, special events commemorating the Year of Handicrafts, culinary experiences, and artistic and musical performances.

The festival derives its name from the Tantora, an ancient sundial situated in the Old Town’s center. In the past, AlUla’s inhabitants used this clock to measure time and coordinate their agricultural activities. The modern festival honors this tradition by marking the onset of winter and the start of the planting season.

This year’s edition offers a range of experiences to celebrate heritage, genuine local culture, and traditional craftsmanship. 

As part of AlUla Moments, the Winter at Tantora Festival supports efforts to boost cultural and tourist engagement while enhancing the visitor experience.

The initiative reflects Saudi Vision 2030’s commitment to advancing cultural tourism and promoting the Kingdom’s historic landmarks.

The festival has established itself as one of AlUla’s premier annual events, consistently attracting both domestic and international audiences.