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Shura Council Member
G20 S20 Technical Lead
US Patent Holder
Experience — الخبرة

Academic & Leadership Experience

الخبرة الأكاديمية والقيادية

Over two decades of leadership across Saudi Arabia's leading universities, national councils, and international institutions.

Career Timeline
2006 – 2025
Makkah, KSA
Umm Al-Qura University
Professor, Computer Science & Information Systems
  • Taught undergraduate and postgraduate programs in computer science, AI, cybersecurity, and blockchain, integrating emerging technologies into academic programs
  • Peer-reviewed academic staff, enhancing teaching methodologies and fostering a culture of academic excellence
  • Promoted differentiated instruction including classroom flipping, case scenario analysis, and critical thinking pedagogy
  • Served on administrative committees: scientific research, quality assurance, academic advising, conflict resolution, and student activities
  • Referee for IT projects at the Makkah Programming & AI Days Award, 2021
  • Represented the university at the 1st National Dialogue Among Civilizations and the Cultural Conference in Riyadh
Head of Department, Computer Sciences & Information Systems — 2007–2010
  • Established cross-college collaboration networks and career apprenticeship programs for interdisciplinary education
  • Advocated for gender equity and integrated Teaching Assistants into council decision-making
  • Led department advancement through round-table discussions addressing challenges and coordinating strategic development
  • Awarded Best Head of Department, Umm Al-Qura University (2010)
2017 – 2019
Madinah, KSA
University of Prince Mugrin
Vice-Rector & Provost of Academic Affairs
  • First female Provost in a non-segregated university in Saudi Arabia — a landmark for gender equity in higher education nationwide
  • Established the Kingdom's first internationally benchmarked cybersecurity bachelor's degree through a strategic alliance with Cardiff University
  • Led Student-University partnership programs and RSA 1st Cybersecurity Conference participation
  • Secured UK-GCC British Council collaboration funding — awarded Best Researcher Award (2019)
  • Oversaw all deanship activities: academic programs, resource optimization, facility management, budgeting, and strategic planning
  • Orchestrated compliance with national and international academic standards across all institutional policies
2014 – 2017
Madinah, KSA
University of Prince Mugrin
Consultant, Academic Affairs
  • Launched national and international academic and research collaboration programs, expanding institutional global outreach
  • Appraised all academic programs in collaboration with Connecticut University, enhancing quality and competitiveness of engineering and computer science curricula
  • Oversaw academic accreditations, ensuring compliance with national and international educational standards
2015 – 2022
Madinah, KSA
University of Prince Mugrin
Board Member
  • Contributed to institutional governance, strategic direction, and academic policy at board level
2013 – 2017
Riyadh, KSA
Shura Council — Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Member (2013–2017) · Consultant (2008–2013)
  • Contributed to national policy development on education, technology, cybersecurity, and women's leadership
  • Served as a key advisor on technology and digital transformation legislation
Speaking Engagements — المحاضرات

Key Speaking Engagements

Recognized international speaker on higher education strategy, AI, cybersecurity, women in leadership, and national policy.

"Cybersecurity: A National Need"
Shura Council, KSA
"AI's Global Impact: Security, Gender & Governance Challenges"
Women for a Sustainable Future (WSF) Online
"Building Cybersecurity Capabilities and Developing Security Solutions"
Saudi Ministry of Defense, KSA
"Women in Cybersecurity" & "Women in Cyber Initiatives in the Middle East & Saudi Arabia"
Cardiff Cyber Innovation Hub, UK
"Empowering Women Forum: Roundtable on Women in Cybersecurity"
G20, TF6 Workforce, KSA
"Future Trends in the Gulf States"
Chatham House Royal Institute of International Affairs, UK
"Roundtable with H.E. the President of the European Council to KSA"
European Union Council, KSA
"Enhancing Women's Technological Skills"
Saudi Family Affairs Council, KSA
"Synergizing Cybersecurity: Incident Response & Risk Management"
Umm Al-Qura University, KSA
"Safe & Secure Life Forum: Violence and The Tech Revolution"
University of Jeddah
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