Majed bin Mohammed Al-Mazyed, deputy governor at the Saudi Communications and Information Technology Commission

Majed bin Mohammed Al-Mazyed
Updated 05 August 2019
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Majed bin Mohammed Al-Mazyed, deputy governor at the Saudi Communications and Information Technology Commission

Majed bin Mohammed Al-Mazyed has been the deputy governor for technology and infrastructure at the Saudi Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC) since October 2017.

Before that, Al-Mazyed was the deputy governor for technical and spectrum affairs, assistant deputy governor for technical affairs sector, general manager of international affairs and director of technical standards — all at CITC.

He served at the International Telecommunication Union in Geneva, Switzerland, for almost 11 years. He is also the representative of Saudi Arabia on the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Board since 2018.

Al-Mazyed holds a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from Missouri University of Science and Technology in the US.

He received his master’s degree in engineering management from Washington University in St. Louis in 2004.

Al-Mazyed is an MIT Sloan Affiliate Alumni, he completed the Advanced Certificate for Executives in Management, Innovation, and Technology (ACE).

The CITC announced on Saturday that the telecom networks are ready to serve the congregation of pilgrims around the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah during Hajj season.

Al-Mazyed said that all concerned government authorities and telecommunication companies had set up robust and efficient cooperation under one vision of serving pilgrims by facilitating their use of ICT services during Hajj and Umrah seasons.


Saudi project restores Al-Fath Mosque in Makkah

Updated 18 February 2026
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Saudi project restores Al-Fath Mosque in Makkah

  • The mosque in Al-Jumum governorate is one of 60 mosques out of 130 that are undergoing repairs across the Kingdom

RIYADH: The Prince Mohammed bin Salman Project for the Development of Historic Mosques is restoring the Al-Fath Mosque in the Al-Jumum governorate, one of 60 mosques out of 130 undergoing repairs.

Al-Fath Mosque, believed to have been prayed in by the Prophet Muhammad, will expand from 455.77 sq. meters to 553.50 sq. meters, increasing its capacity from 218 to 333 worshippers.

In the first and second phases of the restoration project, workers used natural materials such as brick, basalt stone, gypsum, and wood to preserve the architectural style of the Hijaz region. Traditional elements, such as the intricate wooden balcony screens, will also be preserved.

The mosque is situated 260 meters off the road connecting Makkah and Madinah. It has been subject to prolonged neglect over the years. The last major restoration took place in 1998, during which a prayer area for women and additional facilities were added, according to the Saudi Press Agency.

It is one of the mosques being restored in the second phase of the project, which spans all 13 regions, including Riyadh, Madinah, Aseer, Jouf, and Jazan. The project is part of Vision 2030’s commitment to preserving Saudi Arabia’s cultural heritage and enhancing the historical and religious significance of its mosques.