Osama Samarkandi

Prof. Osama Samarkandi

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Biography

Professor and former dean with broad experience across government advisory, institutional development, strategic partnerships, and health and education transformation. My work has extended across university leadership, program development, ministerial and public-sector advisory roles, national-facing initiatives, and high-level institutional representation in Saudi Arabia and international settings. I bring a non-clinical executive profile focused on building institutions, advancing transformation agendas, strengthening stakeholder alignment, and supporting initiatives with public and sector-wide relevance. Over the years, I have contributed to academic and organizational development, quality and accreditation agendas, strategic partnerships, Hajj and Umrah-related initiatives, mass gatherings health, capability building, and the advancement of health and education systems. My profile combines academic credibility, executive leadership exposure, and practical experience in translating strategy into implementation across complex institutional environments. Published more than 55 international scientific papers, in addition to an authored English book, an Arabic translated book, a book chapter, and an educational guide/publication. My professional focus remains centered on institutional development, government advisory, strategic partnerships, and transformation with long-term public and sector relevance.

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Experience

Institute, Department or Faculty Head

King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

01 Jun 2013 - present