Professor Saud bin Nasser Alshanafey Appointed President of Kingdom University

Kingdom University announces the appointment of Professor Saud bin Nasser Alshanafey as President, wishing him every success in leading its next phase of academic excellence and innovation.

Professor Alshanafey is a Consultant Pediatric and Fetal Surgeon, researcher, and academic. He holds a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from King Saud University, Canadian fellowships in General Surgery and Pediatric Surgery from Dalhousie University, a master’s degree in Community Health and Epidemiology, and an MBA in Hospital and Healthcare Management.

He serves as Head of the Fetal Diagnosis and Therapy Program at King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre, is recognized as a regional pioneer in fetal surgery, and has published more than 50 papers in peer-reviewed journals.

His previous positions include Director of Quality in the Department of Surgery, Director of Continuing Medical Education, Head of Pediatric Surgery, Deputy Executive Director of Education and Training, and Executive Director of Education and Training.

At Kingdom University, he served as Acting President and led its establishment, including developing the relationship with Arizona State University to deliver dual-degree programs, establishing the Foundation Year Program, recruiting faculty and staff, preparing the campus, and completing licensing requirements in collaboration with the Ministry of Education.

Kingdom University wishes Professor Alshanafey every success in advancing its academic vision.