Mansour Al-Mushaiti, deputy minister of environment, water and agriculture

Mansour Al-Mushaiti
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Updated 18 May 2020
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Mansour Al-Mushaiti, deputy minister of environment, water and agriculture

Mansour Al-Mushaiti has been deputy minister of environment, water and agriculture since April 2017.

He is also a board member of the Human Resources Development Fund, the General Authority for Statistics, the General Investment Authority and the Saudi Council for Engineers.

Al-Mushaiti received a bachelor’s degree in electronic engineering from King Saud University in 1997. Nine years later, he completed his master’s degree in the same field.

From 1997 to 2005, he was appointed to the project execution department of the Saudi Electricity Co. Al-Mushaiti has also been a member of various organizations, such as the Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization and the Electricity & Cogeneration Regulatory Authority, where he was the director general of economic and tariff affairs from 2005 to 2015.

From December 2015, he was the undersecretary for planning and development at what was then called the Ministry of Water and Electricity, before taking on the same role at the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture (MEWA) for one year, beginning in April 2016.

Additionally, he has been a member of both the supervisory committee of the King Abdullah Initiative for Solar Water Desalination, and the administrative committee of the Saudi National Energy Efficiency Program. Al-Mushaiti has greatly contributed to developing MEWA’s vision and strategic objectives. He also helped in restructuring the ministry in line with these objectives.

He has recently held a virtual meeting with the ministry’s branch directors across the country to follow up on projects, and to ensure these branches are effectively providing their beneficiaries with the best possible services.

Mansour bin Hilal Al-Mushaiti’s Twitter handle is @mansourmushaiti.


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.