Tareef bin Yousuf Alaama
Tareef bin Yousuf Alaama | |
|---|---|
| President of King Abdulaziz University | |
| In office February 2024 – till now | |
| Preceded by | Hana bint Abdullah bin Ali al-Naim |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | Saudi Arabian |
| Education | |
| Alma mater | King Abdulaziz University |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery |
| Institutions | King Abdulaziz University |
Tareef bin Yousuf Alaama became president of King Abdulaziz University in February 2024. Prior to that, he served as the Deputy Minister of Health for Therapeutic Services in Saudi Arabia.[1][2][3][4][5]
He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada, a Fellow of the American College of Physicians, and a Certified Physician Executive.[6] Alaama holds a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from King Abdulaziz University.
His clinical specialties include internal medicine and geriatrics, with additional professional certifications related to neurological care and elderly rehabilitation obtained in Canada and the United States.[7][8]
He champions an entrepreneurial, innovation-driven model that aligns with Saudi Vision 2030. Under his leadership, the university is investing in high-impact research, applied learning, and large-scale talent development—while forging strong partnerships across the private and public sectors.[4]
Tareef also pursued executive leadership training at prestigious institutions including London Business School, Harvard Business School, and the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.[9]
Career path
[edit]Academic leadership
[edit]As Deputy Minister of Health for Therapeutic Services (2014–2024), Alaama was responsible for a broad portfolio of healthcare functions.[6] He also led national-level quality improvement programs, including initiatives related to blood bank management, emergency care, and maternal-child health.[10]
Alaama has served in advisory roles across various Saudi hospitals and has held board memberships in institutions such as the Saudi Red Crescent Authority and the Western Region Health Council.[11]
Research and publications
[edit]Alaama has contributed to research in geriatric medicine, hospital preparedness, and critical care. Several of his academic contributions are archived on platforms such as ResearchGate.[12]
Board memberships and advisory roles
[edit]Beyond executive roles, Tareef contributes to national healthcare, education, and research governance through board memberships and advisory positions. He is a board member of the Saudi University Sports Federation, the King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology, and the Saudi Red Crescent Authority, where he also leads the Emergency Response Efficiency division. Additionally, he is a founding board member of the Health Holding Company in the Western Region.[6]
Honors and awards
[edit]- King Abdulaziz Medal – Second Class (2021): Awarded for distinguished service in healthcare and leadership.[13]
- Kaufman Canadian Award (2009): For outstanding research in geriatric medicine.[14][15][16]
Professional leadership training
[edit]In 2018, Alaama completed the Senior Executive Leadership Program at the London Business School. He also took part in the Healthcare Delivery Strategy program at Harvard Business School in 2022. In 2020, he earned Physician Executive certification from the American Association for Physician Leadership, and in the same year, he received a Six Sigma Black Belt in process improvement.[6][4]
References
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- ^ "His Excellency the President of the Council chairs the sixth consultative meeting for university presidents and honors former university presidents". 16 May 2024.
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- ^ a b c "AlAama, Dr. Tareef".
- ^ "Dr. Tarif Al-A'ma Named Deputy Minister of Health for Therapeutic Services".
- ^ a b c d "Who's Who: Dr. Tareef Yusuf Al-Aama, Saudi deputy minister at the Ministry of Health". 7 May 2022.
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- ^ "د. طريف بن يوسف الأعمى رئيسًا لجامعة الملك عبدالعزيز".
- ^ "انجازاته ودوراته التعليمية.. من هو الدكتور طريف بن يوسف الأعمى؟ ( السيرة الذاتية)". 5 March 2024.
- ^ "من-هو-الدكتور-طريف-بن-يوسف-الأعمى-الرئيس-الجديد-لجامعة-الملك-عبدالعزيز". 26 February 2024.
- ^ "طريف الأعمي يستعرض إنجازات جامعة الملك عبدالعزيز". 28 February 2025. Archived from the original on 6 April 2025. Retrieved 26 July 2025.
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- ^ "صدور الموافقة السامية على تكليف الدكتور طريف بن يوسف الأعمى رئيساً لجامعة الملك عبدالعزيز ".
- ^ "جامعة الملك عبد العزيز: دمج «التواصل والعلاقات» في مركز الاتصال المؤسسي". 25 January 2025. Archived from the original on 21 May 2025. Retrieved 26 July 2025.
- ^ "ثقافي / جامعة الملك عبدالعزيز تنظم مهرجان الأفلام السينمائية الطلابية بمشاركة 11 جامعة سعودية".
- ^ "رئيس جامعة "المؤسس" يفتتح فعاليات ملتقى "الإرشاد الجامعي" للطلاب والطالبات المستجدين". 19 August 2024. Archived from the original on 21 August 2024. Retrieved 26 July 2025.