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Tareef bin Yousuf Alaama

Tareef Alaama is a Saudi executive leader, physician, and academic currently serving as the President of King Abdulaziz University (KAU) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. He is recognized for his contributions to healthcare leadership, strategic management, and education in Saudi Arabia, with over 20 years of experience in various high-profile roles, including Deputy Minister for Therapeutic Services at the Saudi Ministry of Health.

Early Life and Education

Alaama earned his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) from King Abdulaziz University, graduating at the top of his class. He pursued further medical training in Canada, achieving board certifications in internal medicine and geriatrics. His educational milestones include:

Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada – Internal Medicine and Geriatrics (2007–2008)

American Board of Geriatric Medicine – Top 10% (2008)

Harvard Medical School – Geriatrics Review Course (2008)

Certified Clinical Densitometrist – International Society of Clinical Densitometry (2009)

Alaama also pursued executive leadership training at prestigious institutions such as the London Business School, Harvard Business School, and the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business.

Career

Academic Leadership

Alaama became President of King Abdulaziz University in 2024, leading one of the region’s largest universities, with over 100,000 students and 15,000 employees. He focuses on transforming KAU into a global entrepreneurial institution aligned with Saudi Vision 2030 by fostering innovation, research, and talent development.

Healthcare Leadership

Alaama’s extensive career in healthcare includes significant roles at the Ministry of Health (MOH):

Deputy Minister for Therapeutic Services (2014–2024): Oversaw 270+ hospitals, emergency services, mental health care, and pharmaceuticals.

Leadership during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Spearheaded efforts to increase ICU capacity by over 50%, introduced advanced diagnostic protocols, and streamlined healthcare services, resulting in substantial cost savings and efficiency gains.

Capacity Platform Leader (2014): Improved hospital operations and addressed longstanding infrastructure issues.

His initiatives led to notable achievements, including:

Implementing quality measures and performance indicators across hospitals.

Reducing hospital waiting times and inpatient days, saving approximately $100 million annually.

Introducing outsourcing projects for critical care units.

Board Memberships and Advisory Roles

Alaama serves on several key boards and committees, contributing to healthcare governance, research, and education:

Saudi Universities Sports Federation – Board Member

King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology – Board Member

Saudi Red Crescent Authority – Board Member and Head of Emergency Response Efficiency

Health Holding Company (Western Region Cluster) – Founding Board Member

Honors and Awards

Order of King Abdulaziz (Second Class) – Awarded for his distinguished service in healthcare and leadership (2021).

Global Sepsis Award – Recognized for leading efforts in improving sepsis care in Saudi Arabia.

Management Consultancies Association Award – For contributions to the MOH ADAA program.

Canadian Kaufman Award – For outstanding research in geriatrics (2009).

Professional Leadership Training

Alaama has completed numerous leadership programs:

Senior Executive Leadership Program – London Business School (2018)

Strategy for Healthcare Delivery – Harvard Business School (2022)

Certified Physician Executive – American Association for Physician Leadership (2020)

Six Sigma Black Belt – Certification in process improvement (2018)

Personal Life

Alaama remains active in academia as an Adjunct Professor of Internal Medicine and Geriatrics at Alfaisal University and has held teaching positions at various institutions in Saudi Arabia and Canada. His contributions to healthcare and education continue to shape public policy and institutional excellence in Saudi Arabia.

See Also:

King Abdulaziz University

Ministry of Health (Saudi Arabia)