Dr. Bandar Al-Khayyal has been the general manager of programs accreditation at the Saudi National Center for Academic Accreditation and Assessment (NCAAA) since January.
In 2010, Al-Khayyal gained a bachelor’s degree in computer science and two years later a master’s degree in industrial management, both from the Eastern Michigan University, in the US city of Ypsilanti.
He then went on to obtain a master’s degree in industrial engineering from New Mexico State University, in Las Cruces, and in 2013 a Ph.D. in the same subject from Northeastern University in Massachusetts.
From 2010 to 2011, he presided over the Saudi student union in Detroit where he partnered with the Saudi Cultural Mission in Washington, DC to help resolve issues on behalf of students. He also worked as a teaching assistant in Northeastern University’s department of mechanical and industrial engineering, assisting in the design and construction of courses and tests.
For six months from March 2017, Al-Khayyal acted as a consultant at the Tatweer Buildings Co., a business wholly owned by the Saudi Public Investment Fund, before moving to Prince Sultan University as an assistant professor in the department of production and manufacture. He founded the Riyadh-based university’s engineering management master’s degree program and in 2019 became its director.
Al-Khayyal joined the NCAAA last year as a job-sharing consultant and was the center’s director of engineering and computer sciences accreditation prior to taking on his new role.
Who’s Who: Dr. Bandar Al-Khayyal manager at the Saudi National Center for Academic Accreditation and Assessment
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Who’s Who: Dr. Bandar Al-Khayyal manager at the Saudi National Center for Academic Accreditation and Assessment
Taif festival celebrates Saudi Arabia’s literary icons
- It introduces visitors to the contributions of literary pioneers through accessible visual and narrative content
TAIF: A special section highlighting key Saudi literary figures forms part of the Writers and Readers Festival in Taif.
The area explores the lives of distinguished writers, poets, and authors who have shaped the Kingdom’s creative landscape, influencing literature, journalism, theater and intellectual thought.
It introduces visitors to the contributions of literary pioneers through accessible visual and narrative content, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday.
Organized by the Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission, the festival runs until Jan. 15 and features 42 prominent publishing houses from Saudi Arabia and overseas, offering visitors the chance to explore the latest works in literature, philosophy and general knowledge.
Meanwhile, the festival’s interactive murals section engages visitors with openwork art panels, allowing them to contribute to the city’s features and identity.
The murals depict Taif’s natural and historical landmarks, including Al-Hada Mountain, the Taif rose gardens, and traditional Hijazi palaces. Others are inspired by Souq Okaz, a historic literary and commercial center linked to the region’s poetic heritage.
Designed by a visual artist, they blend folk-inspired elements with imaginative expression, creating a collaborative experience that celebrates the city’s beauty and brings art closer to the public.
