Musalli Al-Muammar was recently appointed as an adviser to the chairman of the General Entertainment Authority (GEA) on sports affairs and international communications.
Last month he announced his resignation as president of the Saudi Professional League after serving two years in that role, with his decision surprising many. Al-Muammar expressed his gratitude to those who had expressed their concern about his departure, and thanked people he had worked with
while president.
Al-Muammar holds a bachelor’s degree in finance from King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals in Dhahran, and a master’s degree in marketing communications from Manchester Metropolitan University.
He has a global executive master’s in international sports law from the Higher Institute of Law and Economics in Spain.
He was the head of the marketing and communications department at Dhahran Techno Valley King Fahd University between 2013 and 2018, and corporate communications manager at Saudi Telecom Co. from 2008 until 2013.
He was also the editing director of Shams newspaper between 2005 and 2007.
Al-Muammar worked as a sports news analyst at Al Arabiya News Channel for more than seven years, and was a weekly sports columnist for Asharq Al-Awsat newspaper between 2007 and 2017.
The chairman of the GEA is Turki Alalshikh, and the authority is responsible for organizing, developing and leading the entertainment sector in the Kingdom as part of the country's Vision 2030 reform plan. Twitter: @musalli9
Musalli Al-Muammar, adviser to the chairman of the Saudi General Entertainment Authority
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Musalli Al-Muammar, adviser to the chairman of the Saudi General Entertainment Authority
- Al-Muammar worked as a sports news analyst at Al Arabiya News Channel for more than seven years, and was a weekly sports columnist for Asharq Al-Awsat newspaper between 2007 and 2017
Saudi Arabia, UAE and allies condemn Gaza ceasefire violations
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia on Sunday led renewed regional condemnation of Israel’s repeated violations of the ceasefire in Gaza, which have resulted in the killing and wounding of more than 1,000 Palestinians.
In a joint statement, the foreign ministers of the Kingdom, the UAE, Indonesia, Pakistan and Turkiye said the breaches represented a dangerous escalation that risked inflaming tensions and undermining efforts to restore calm and stability, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
They joined Qatar, Jordan and Egypt, who on Saturday condemned what they described as ongoing ceasefire violations and warned they threatened de-escalation efforts and regional stability.
The ministers said the latest developments come at a critical moment, as regional and international efforts intensify to advance the second phase of the peace plan proposed by US President Donald Trump and implement UN Security Council Resolution 2803, SPA added.
They warned that the repeated violations pose a direct threat to the political process and could derail attempts to create the conditions for a more stable phase in Gaza, both in security and humanitarian terms. They stressed the need for full adherence to the ceasefire to ensure the success of the next phase of the peace plan.
The statement called on all parties to assume their responsibilities during this sensitive period, exercise maximum restraint, sustain the ceasefire, and avoid any actions that could undermine current diplomatic efforts. It also urged steps to facilitate early recovery and reconstruction in the Gaza Strip.
Reaffirming their commitment to a just, comprehensive and lasting peace, the ministers said this must be based on the Palestinian people’s inalienable right to self-determination and the establishment of an independent state, in line with international law, relevant UN Security Council resolutions and the Arab Peace Initiative.
