Lina Altoaimy, an IT professional, recently got a one-year extension as the undersecretary for scholarships at the Ministry of Education.
She has been associated with the College of Computer and Information Sciences, IT Department at King Saud University (KSU) as an assistant professor since September 2016.
Altoaimy obtained a bachelor’s degree in computer applications at KSU’s College of Computer and Information Sciences College
in 2002.
She did her master’s in computer science in 2006 at the same college. Altoaimy did her Ph.D. in computer science from the College of Engineering and Computer Science at Florida Atlantic University in 2016.
Well-versed with a range of computer programming languages, Altoaimy is an expert in database applications, computer graphics, operating systems (hardware and software), web programming, and simulators.
Altoaimy joined KSU as a teaching assistant in October 2010.
Prior to her teaching career, she also worked at Samba Financial Group where she took on different tasks such as designing a customized DMS (Document Management System) application for Samba Dubai in FileNet (a software program that helps enterprises manage their content and business processes).
Altoaimy also worked at the Arab Open University from January 2003 to November 2005 where she developed and implemented the Student Information System (SIS) which allowed students to register their courses from the university’s computer lab. She also developed and implemented an online testing system in the Arabic and English languages.
Lina Altoaimy, undersecretary for scholarships at the Saudi Ministry of Education
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Lina Altoaimy, undersecretary for scholarships at the Saudi Ministry of Education
- Altoaimy did her Ph.D. in computer science from the College of Engineering and Computer Science at Florida Atlantic University in 2016
‘Masterpieces of Saudi Orchestra’ shine at Maraya in AlUla
- The concert on its opening night presented a seamless artistic journey, where orchestral works met Saudi musical identity
- It underlined the Music Commission’s aim to present Saudi artistry at a high professional level
RIYADH: The “Masterpieces of Saudi Orchestra” concert opened at Maraya Concert Hall in AlUla on Thursday under the patronage of the Kingdom’s Minister of Culture and Chairman of the board of the Music Commission Prince Bader bin Abdullah.
Organized by the Music Commission, the concert on its opening night presented a seamless artistic journey, where orchestral works met Saudi musical identity.
The Saudi National Orchestra and Choir, conducted by Maestro Hani Farhat, led audiences through carefully curated pieces reflecting heritage and modern creativity.
The repertoire combined traditional influences with orchestral scoring, offering listeners heritage-based compositions alongside recent arrangements.
Regional rhythms and layered musical textures were used to echo the Kingdom’s history, while pieces rooted in Saudi classical music tradition connected audiences with familiar cultural references in a fresh format.
The concert underlined the Music Commission’s aim to present Saudi artistry at a high professional level.
The series seeks to honor national heritage while encouraging contemporary artistic engagement, and its growing local and international presence was highlighted throughout the evening.
The program also featured a visual dimension led by the Theater and Performing Arts Commission, which staged live performances of Saudi folk arts.
Audiences saw presentations of Samri, Dahha, Rafeihi, Yanbawi, Zair and Khabeeti, synchronized with the orchestra to create one integrated artistic experience.
These folk elements were arranged to complement the orchestral sound, reinforcing the richness and variety of Saudi cultural identity. The combination of music and movement aimed to show how traditional forms can engage with large-scale concert settings while retaining their historical character and community roots.
This performance is an extension of the series of successes achieved by the Saudi Orchestra’s masterpieces both locally and internationally, and reaffirms the Music Commission’s commitment to showcasing Saudi music in its finest form.
