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Our Committees

PUBLICATIONS COMMITTEE

The SaudiAIS Publication Committee plays a vital role in supporting the Saudi Vision 2030 by facilitating the dissemination of knowledge and research in the field of IS. The committee's primary goal is to promote academic excellence and contribute to the advancement of the IS discipline in Saudi Arabia. By publishing high-quality research papers, articles, and journals, the committee aims to foster a culture of intellectual curiosity, innovation, and knowledge sharing among researchers, practitioners, and students. Through its publications, the committee aims to contribute to the development of a robust knowledge economy, drive technological advancements, and support SaudiAIS goals by providing valuable insights and solutions to the challenges faced by the digital society.

The Director of Publications Committee's primary duties shall be to:

  • Production of the Journals, Books, and Conference Proceedings.

  • Coordinate all the activities related to printed and digital publications issued by SaudiAIS.

  • Collaborations with local/regional journals.

Committee Director

Tawfiq Alashor

Committee Members

Awatif Alotaibi
Norah Alojairi
Eman Alharbi
Mashael Almoqbel

Programs and Events Committee

Our passion is to disseminate scientific knowledge and exchange relevant

experience in the field of information systems and its wide array of related

areas thru organizing and hosting research gatherings (i.e., conference,

forum, symposium, workshop, seminar, public talk, etc.).

 

This passion comes to feed up into our dream of building a strong scientific

community that’s capable of tackling grand research challenges locally and

globally.

Committee's Director

The Director of Programs & Events Committee, primary duties shall be to:

  • Provide for the management of the SaudiAIS Programs and Events (Seminars, Panel discussions, and Events).

  • Perform such other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the President and the Executive Board.

Solicit volunteers to assume the roles of conference chairs, who will have the responsibility to recruit other SaudiAIS members to form the conference committee. The Director of the Programs & Events Committee should determine the prominent roles and tasks.

Committee Director

Mousa Albashrawi

Committee Members

Asmaa Alzahrani
Albayan Alraddadi
Zainab Alshabeeb
Shayma Abualnas

Education Committee

The SaudiAIS Education Committee aligns its goals with the Saudi Vision 2030 by focusing on the development and enhancement of educational programs in the field of IS. The committee aims to promote the quality education, fostering research and innovation, and nurturing a skilled workforce in IS. Through collaborations with academic institutions, industry partners, and government entities, the Education Committee strives to ensure that educational programs align with the evolving needs of the digital economy, equipping students with the necessary knowledge and skills to drive technological advancements and contribute to the realization of the Saudi Vision 2030.

The Director of Education Committee, primary duties shall be to:

  • Advising academic staff in the direction and guidance on the long-term education and objectives of the association. 

  • Facilitate consulting services for members regarding research and education (e.g., develop a new curriculum or syllabus, review research). 

  • Periodically conducting surveys, studies related to the education system and research in Information Systems. 

  • Establish liaisons with national and international educational institutions.

  • Coordinate activity such as:

  • National IS Curriculum

  • IS Teaching Materials

  • IS Teaching Methods & Best Practices

  • IS Professional profile & Careers

  • IS Research areas / topics and research methods

Committee Director

Amer Aljarallah

Committee Members

Abdulrahma Almuqbil
Alaa Alharthi
Amal Alkhlewi
Budoor Allehyani
Turki Alzahrani

Training and Developing Committee

"We are devoted to fostering a rich understanding of Information Systems (IS) by organizing specialized seminars and connecting with elite global researchers. Through tailored consultancy services, we aim to blend international insights with local expertise, equipping our community to navigate and excel in the evolving IS landscape.”

Committee's Director

The Director of Training & Development Committee, primary duties shall be to:

  • Manage and develop routine, periodic and incidental programs that serve the IS academics and students, with the arrangement of guest participation:

    • Trainings

    • Workshops

    • Classes

    • Bootcamps

    • Online consultations meetings.

Committee Director

Mohammed Harysi

Committee Members

Abrar Aljahdali
Abdulmajeed Alqahani
Baian Aldalham

Public Relation Committee

The SaudiAIS Public Relations Committee aims to promote the goals of the Saudi Vision 2030 by fostering effective communication and engagement between the IS community locally and globally. Through strategic PR initiatives, the committee seeks to enhance the association's reputation, raise awareness about the importance of IS, and highlight the role of IT in driving digital transformation and innovation across various sectors in Saudi Arabia. 

PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE

The Director of the Public Relations Committee, primary duties shall be to:

  • Develop brochures, press releases, and other communication materials on behalf of the chapter. 

  • Promotion of the image of the chapter.

  • Posting & promoting on social media profiles (e.g., Twitter, LinkedIn, WhatsApp, Telegram).

  • Communication with universities, companies, government, etc.

  • Communication between members and stakeholders

  • Sponsorship opportunities.

  • Awards (internal & external)

  • Recruitment of new members.

  • Member registration, services & memberships. 

  • Issue the SaudiAIS annual newsletter.

Committee Officer

Fadi Almazyad

Committee Members

Amatullah Sulaiman
Nawal Almuraisel
Latifah Alamer
Samaher Aljudaibi
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