Who’s Who: Dr. Mohammad Al-Suliman, chief executive officer of the National Real Estate Registration Services Co.

Dr. Mohammad Al-Suliman
Dr. Mohammad Al-Suliman
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Updated 03 August 2024
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Who’s Who: Dr. Mohammad Al-Suliman, chief executive officer of the National Real Estate Registration Services Co.

Dr. Mohammad Al-Suliman

Dr. Mohammad Al-Suliman is the chief executive officer of the National Real Estate Registration Services Co.

He has experience across numerous leadership positions spanning various sectors, including telecom, banking and finance, and investment operations.

Al-Suliman specializes in organizational transformation and change management and has achieved full strategy and business model overhauls throughout his career.

Prior to his new role, Al-Suliman served as CEO of Najm for Insurance Services, leading the company’s transformation and digitalization journey.

He also served as vice president of corporate development at the Saudi Telecom Group. He previously held several leadership positions, including vice president of the operations and support services division at Arabian Securities; director of business systems development at Jadwa Investment; head of investment group systems at Arab National Bank; and several other senior-level positions in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and the US.

Al-Suliman was awarded the 2020 Silicon Valley organization (SVUS Awards) bronze medal for CEO of the year category in the insurance sector, and best CEO in the insurance sector award by International Business Magazine in 2020.

He also received the excellence in innovative operational implementation award in the Kingdom from British magazine Global Brands.

Al-Suliman holds a Ph.D. in strategic management and information technology from Peter Drucker Business School, a master’s degree in information systems and technology from Claremont Graduate University in the US, and a bachelor’s degree in management information systems from Saudi Arabia’s King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

 


Saudi, Pakistani interior ministers discuss security, anti-drug efforts in Riyadh

Saudi, Pakistani interior ministers discuss security, anti-drug efforts in Riyadh
Updated 17 December 2024
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Saudi, Pakistani interior ministers discuss security, anti-drug efforts in Riyadh

Saudi, Pakistani interior ministers discuss security, anti-drug efforts in Riyadh
  • Prince Abdulaziz and Mohsin Naqvi review joint measures against narcotics, agree on boosting cooperation
  • Naqvi visited various sections of the directorate, where Saudi officials briefed him on the Kingdom’s narcotics control efforts

ISLAMABAD: Saudi Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif recently met Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control Mohsin Naqvi in Riyadh to discuss security cooperation and joint measures for combating narcotics.

Prince Abdulaziz welcomed the Pakistani minister and his accompanying delegation to Saudi Arabia, highlighting that the meeting was held under the directives of King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to strengthen security cooperation in light of the distinguished relations between the two countries.

During the meeting, discussions centered on enhancing security cooperation, particularly the fight against drug trafficking. The two sides also addressed various issues of mutual interest.

“The ministers discussed security cooperation between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia,” the Pakistani Interior Ministry said in a statement.

“Prince Abdulaziz and Mohsin Naqvi also reviewed measures to combat drug smuggling and other matters of mutual interest. The meeting included discussions on advancing cooperation in narcotics control,” the statement added.

Naqvi’s meeting with the Saudi interior minister followed a meeting on Monday with Maj. Gen. Mohammed Al-Qarni, head of the Kingdom’s General Directorate of Narcotics Control.

During their meeting, the two officials discussed enhancing mutual cooperation in narcotics control, according to the Pakistani Interior Ministry.

“Both sides agreed on more effective measures under bilateral assistance for narcotics control,” the ministry said in a statement. “The Saudi side offered to assist Pakistan by providing the latest equipment for drug detection.”

Naqvi visited various sections of the directorate, where Saudi officials briefed him on the Kingdom’s narcotics control efforts.

“No country can tackle the menace of drugs alone. This has become a shared challenge for the nations of the world,” Naqvi was quoted as saying by his ministry. “Pakistan will continue to cooperate with Saudi Arabia in anti-narcotics efforts.”

On Sunday, the Pakistani minister also met the Kingdom’s director of Public Security, Lt. Gen. Mohammed Al-Bassami, and inspected various departments of the state-of-the-art directorate and the Safe City Center.

“During the meeting, it was agreed to activate the joint task force (on public security) between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia soon,” the Pakistani Interior Ministry said, with Naqvi adding that he was glad to see “excellent” public security mechanisms in Saudi Arabia and that both sides could benefit from each other’s experiences in police training.


National Center for Meteorology forecasts cold in northern region, mercury level dips in Saudi Arabia

National Center for Meteorology forecasts cold in northern region, mercury level dips in Saudi Arabia
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National Center for Meteorology forecasts cold in northern region, mercury level dips in Saudi Arabia

National Center for Meteorology forecasts cold in northern region, mercury level dips in Saudi Arabia
  • NCM issued a forecast on Tuesday predicting a significant drop in temperatures in several regions
  • Wave of cold conditions has prompted education authorities to delay the start of the school day in several areas

RIYADH: Cold is gripping northern regions in Saudi Arabia, with the mercury level in some parts of the Kingdom dipping to freezing.

The National Center for Meteorology issued a forecast on Tuesday predicting a significant drop in temperatures in several regions.

Tabuk, Jouf, the Northern Borders, Hail, and northern parts of the Eastern Province are expected to experience exceptionally cold weather on Wednesday and Thursday.

Minimum temperatures are predicted between zero and 3 C. Frost may form in parts of the regions affected, and in the highlands of Tabuk.

Gusty winds are expected to blow and rainfall is expected in parts of Makkah. Fog may form in parts of Makkah, Jazan, Asir, and the Baha region.

The center urged residents where cold conditions prevail to closely monitor weather updates by the center and comply with the safety guidelines issued by the relevant authorities.

The wave of cold conditions has prompted education authorities to delay the start of the school day in several areas.

Education authorities in Qurayyat governorate have decided to put off the start of classes to 9 a.m., and authorities in Tabuk have likewise changed to that start time.

Authorities have suspended school assembly in the Hail region, with the school day now scheduled to begin at 7:45 a.m. until further notice due to the cold conditions.

The Ministry of Education in the Eastern Province has also taken steps out of concern for the safety of students and all school staff with the school day now starting at 7:30 a.m.

In addition, the ministry’s Eastern Province branch posted on X: “Dear student: Make sure to wear heavy winter clothing to protect yourself from the cold.”


Djibouti envoy, Saudi interior minister discuss security ties

Djibouti envoy, Saudi interior minister discuss security ties
Updated 17 December 2024
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Djibouti envoy, Saudi interior minister discuss security ties

Djibouti envoy, Saudi interior minister discuss security ties
  • Said Bamakhrama held discussions with Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif
  • Nations have agreed to launch a maritime trade initiative

RIYADH: Senior officials from Djibouti and Saudi Arabia have held talks to strengthen security ties between the two countries. 

Dean of the Diplomatic Corps and Ambassador of Djibouti in Riyadh Dya-Eddine Said Bamakhrama had discussions here recently with Saudi Arabia’s Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif. 

Bamakhrama told Arab News that they discussed several issues of common interest including “security cooperation and ways to strengthen them between the relevant sectors.” 

He said the two nations hold discussions annually under a Joint Security Committee. The third meeting of the body was in Jeddah in September last year, and it will meet in Djibouti next February. 

In August this year, the two nations agreed to launch a maritime trade initiative. This includes new shipping lines to boost connectivity with East African markets, which serve a consumer base of around 500 million people.


KSrelief provides urgent medical aid for Gaza child

KSrelief provides urgent medical aid for Gaza child
Updated 17 December 2024
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KSrelief provides urgent medical aid for Gaza child

KSrelief provides urgent medical aid for Gaza child

RIYADH: In response to a plea for help, Saudi Arabia’s aid agency KSrelief has ensured the treatment of a critically ill Palestinian child from Gaza, Ahmad Sabra. 

KSrelief arranged for Sabra’s treatment at the King Hussein Cancer Center in Jordan, the Saudi Press Agency reported recently.

The child’s family has expressed deep gratitude to Saudi Arabia for its swift response, which saved the youngster’s life and inspired hope among others from Gaza also seeking help, the SPA reported. 

KSrelief has also initiated a project to treat cancer patients from Gaza at the King Hussein Cancer Center as a part of Saudi Arabia’s efforts to alleviate the suffering of the Palestinian people amid the ongoing crisis.

The Kingdom’s aid agency has also continued its humanitarian efforts in Mauritania, Yemen and Turkiye, the SPA reported.

In Mauritania’s capital Nouakchott, KSrelief has been carrying out a 10-day voluntary medical project for pediatric cardiac surgery and catheterization which ends on Dec. 22. 

A team of 28 specialists performed 10 open-heart surgeries and five catheterizations since the campaign began. 

In another initiative, eight specialists are conducting a voluntary project for adult urology surgeries, completing 25 out of a planned 70 procedures. 

In Yemen’s Socotra governorate, KSrelief has launched a volunteer project for home restoration and rehabilitation.

Sixteen volunteers are working to restore and rehabilitate homes for five vulnerable families, with assessments conducted through on-site visits.

In Turkiye, KSrelief recently launched a neurosurgery medical project. Since its inception, 19 volunteers have examined 170 individuals, providing critical care for those in need.


Chinese delegation visits Riyadh falconry festival 

Chinese delegation visits Riyadh falconry festival 
Updated 17 December 2024
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Chinese delegation visits Riyadh falconry festival 

Chinese delegation visits Riyadh falconry festival 

RIYADH: A Chinese delegation visited the King Abdulaziz Falconry Festival, organized by the Saudi Falconry Club.

The festival, held at the club’s headquarters in Malham, north of Riyadh, runs until Dec. 19, with prizes exceeding SR36 million ($9.6 million) for Al-Mellwah racing and Mazayen (falcon beauty pageant) competitions.

The delegation, comprising executives and officials from Chinese companies, toured the festival, met falconers, and learned about the types and categories of falcons, according to the Saudi Press Agency.

Delegates watched international competitions, including falcons racing over 400 meters, and learned about the judging process, speed measurement devices, and falcon movements.

The visitors also toured pavilions of participating entities, expressing admiration for the event and its organization, and thanked the Saudi Falconry Club for its hospitality.

The festival, a three-time Guinness World Record holder for hosting the largest gathering of falcons, brings together top falconers worldwide to celebrate falconry heritage, foster competition, and ensure its sustainability for future generations.