President of Alfaisal University
Member of the Council

His Excellency Professor Dr. Mohammed bin Ali Al-Hayazea

A former Saudi minister and academic, he serves as President of Alfaisal University. He has extensive experience in higher education and scientific research. He has held several leadership positions, including Acting Minister of Health and Director of Jazan University. He has made significant contributions to the development of university education in the Kingdom and supports innovation and knowledge projects within Saudi Vision 2030.

معالي الأستاذ الدكتور/ محمد بن علي آل هيازع

Academic Qualifications

  • PhD in Chemistry from Boston University, USA, 1992
  • Master of Science in Chemistry from Boston University, USA, 1988
  • Bachelor of Chemistry from King Saud University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 1981

Practical experience

  • President of Alfaisal University, effective from 10 Jumada Al-Awwal 1436 corresponding to 01/03/2015 AD.
  • Member of the Shura Council from 25 Rabi' al-Thani 1436 corresponding to 14 February 2015 to 03/03/1438 AH
  • Minister of Health of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from 16 Safar 1436 AH corresponding to 8 December 2014 AD to 9 Rabi’ al-Thani 1436 AH corresponding to 29 January 2015 AD.
  • Director of Jazan University from (14/11/1428 to 16/02/1436 AH)