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
Lucia festival lights up Swedish Embassy in Riyadh
RIYADH: A celebration of light and traditional choir singing illuminated the Swedish Embassy in Riyadh’s Diplomatic Quarter on Wednesday evening for the country’s Lucia festival.
Based on ancient pre-Christian traditions intertwined with the story of Saint Lucy, who is depicted wearing a crown of candles, the festival is cherished for bringing some respite from the dark Scandinavian winter.
The Riyadh embassy hosted a number of dignitaries and members of the Swedish community in Saudi Arabia, with catering provided by Ikea.
Swedish Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Petra Menander spoke to Arab News about the significance of the festival.
“It's a very, very old tradition that leads back to our peasant times when we needed to fight the darkness with light,” she said.
“And so we actually adopted an old tradition from Italy where Lucia comes with light in her hair and that made us all feel very, very comfortable.
“And it’s something that we actually celebrate just as much as the other holidays, like Christmas or so on. It’s inescapable, at all schools, everywhere.”
Holding the festival in Riyadh was particularly special as it not only brought a glimpse of Swedish culture to Saudi Arabia, but also helped Swedish nationals living in the Kingdom reconnect with their homeland.
“I think it’s a very nice way to bring Swedish culture overseas, but it’s also a nice way of getting the Swedish community together,” said Menander.
“We just have many people who come from mixed backgrounds and they’re very happy that they can introduce their children to this tradition even if they’re living very far away from Sweden. So, it’s a very warm feeling for me.”
