Who’s Who: Anas Abdulkarim Al-Ghamdi, program manager at Misk Foundation

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Updated 25 February 2022
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Who’s Who: Anas Abdulkarim Al-Ghamdi, program manager at Misk Foundation

Anas Abdulkarim Al-Ghamdi was recently awarded the Fourth Class Order of King Abdulaziz for his service to the Kingdom.

Al-Ghamdi has worked at the Misk Foundation since 2017, first as a senior communication officer and since 2019 as program manager.

In 2020 he also served as a media adviser with the G20 Saudi Secretariat during the Kingdom’s presidency of the grouping. He worked with the Host Broadcaster team within the expert secondment program for media and communication.

From 2018 to 2019, Al-Ghamdi also worked as acting communication manager for Sanad Mohammed bin Salman.

Before that he was employed at Al-Rajhi Humanitarian foundation where he managed youth empowerment projects.

Al-Ghamdi previously worked as a marketing manager at Diyafa Group, where he played a key role in establishing the marketing department and building strategic plans for the company’s development.

He started his professional career in 2013 as a marketing and research manager on the Tharwa project in Makkah province. The scheme offers opportunities for young people in the province — through platforms such as the Makkah Youth Forum — under the supervision of Prince Khaled Al-Fasial, the governor of Makkah.

Al-Ghamdi has worked on many communication-related projects and contributed to the social media management of Saudi Vision 2030, its programs and projects. He has also worked as a media relations consultant with government and private agencies.

He received a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry from King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah in 2014 and has attended courses at prestigious universities, including King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, and other educational institutes, such as ELC, Quality Creative Center and Turjuman Consultancy.


Kingdom’s dates, iftar programs benefit thousands in Mauritania, Cameroon, Malaysia

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Kingdom’s dates, iftar programs benefit thousands in Mauritania, Cameroon, Malaysia

  • Programs carried out in coordination with local authorities

RIYADH: The Ministry of Islamic Affairs has launched Ramadan gift programs in Mauritania, distributing 25 tonnes of dates to 100,000 beneficiaries, along with serving iftar meals to more than 10,000 people.

Carried out in coordination with local authorities, these initiatives are part of the Kingdom’s humanitarian efforts to support Muslim communities during the holy month, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday.

At an event at the Saudi Embassy in Nouakchott, Ambassador Abdulaziz Al-Raqabi said the programs reflected the leadership’s commitment to Islam and Muslims, and its support for Mauritania during the month, highlighting values of solidarity and compassion.

The ministry has also implemented a similar program in Cameroon, which was announced at the Saudi Embassy in Yaounde. Some 25 tonnes of dates will reach around 120,000 people nationwide, while the iftar program is expected to serve about 15,000 fasting Muslims during Ramadan.

The ministry has organized programs in Malaysia to distribute 5 tonnes of dates and provide iftar meals. These are expected to benefit about 5,000 people, the SPA added.

Saudi Ambassador to Malaysia Osama Al-Ahmadi said the efforts reflected the Kingdom’s commitment to supporting Muslims during Ramadan, and easing the burden of those in need.

Zulkifli Hasan, Malaysia’s minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (religious affairs), expressed gratitude to the Saudi government, noting that the programs highlighted the Kingdom’s dedication to supporting Muslims and sharing in their Ramadan celebrations.

The ministry is this year implementing its date distribution program in 120 countries and carrying out iftar programs in 70 countries, as part of the leadership’s efforts to support Muslim communities worldwide.