Smart Island University's Board of Trustees
Online education has emerged as a true force in the history of education, providing unprecedented access to knowledge and skills. By leveraging technology, we can break down geographical barriers, create more inclusive learning environments, and cater to diverse learning styles. As a Board of Trustees, we believe that investing in online education is essential for our institution to remain competitive, relevant, and committed to serving the needs of our students and community.
Her Highness, Princess Samira bint Abdullah Al Faisal Al Saud
Founder of the following centers:
Quality of Life Daycare Center
Princess Mother of Prince Faisal bin Fahd Autism Center.
Autism Families Society
Saudi Schizophrenia Society, the first of its kind in the Arab world.
HRH Princess Samira bint Abdullah Al-Faisal Al Saud Award.
Member of numerous local, regional & international societies, most notably:
Gulf Autism Society – UAE
Autism Support Leadership Network – New York
Voice of Autism Society – Washington
Arab Autism Network – Cairo
Dr. Nayef Dhaidan Almutairi
Director of the Center of Economic Islamic Studies at Kuwait University
Former Advisor to the Minister of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs.
Member of the Committee for Reviewing and Amending Laws at the Kuwaiti Lawyers Association.
PhD in Islamic Economics from the University of Birmingham, United Kingdom.
Dr. Abd-Elraaoof Abdu Omar
Advisor to the President of the Republic of Comoros for the League of Arab States
Dean of Al-Imam Al-Shafi'i College for Arabic Language and Islamic Studies at Comoros State University.
Assistant Secretary-General of the Islamic Charitable Association.
Head of Al-Islah Al-Ijtima'i (Social Reform) Society "Bakouni"
Dr. Mikhlid Saad Almutairi
PhD in Curriculum and Teaching Methods
PhD in Curriculum and Teaching Methods - Jordan, World Islamic Sciences University.
Master's in Public Administration - Jordan, Al-Bayt University.
Bachelor's in Mathematics Education - Kuwait, College of Basic Education.
PhD Thesis: A Training Program in STEM Education Efforts and Its Impact on Primary Education and the Development of Mathematical Thinking Skills.
Engineer. Mohammed Al Zayed
Chairman of the University Board of Directors
Dr. Sara Adel
General Supervisor
- Manager and Director of the Academics & Administrative Affairs, Smart Island University.
- Assistant Professor | Vet. Medicine | Business Administration | Healthcare Consultant | Economics | Researcher | Academic Journal reviewer.
Engineer Abdullah Al-Batati
Businessman
Prof. Dalia Mohamed
Visiting Professor at Smart Island University
Professor of Operations Management and Operations Research
Over 27 years of teaching experience inside and outside Egypt
PhD in Operations Management on Natural Gas Export and Manufacturing Management (2015)
Paramount University, California, USA, in Operations Management
PhD in Operations Research on Managing the Efficiency of Optimal Natural Gas Usage and its Comparison with International Counterparts (2010) - Cairo
Previous Experiences
Assistant Professor at Prince Mohammad bin Fahd University – Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia
Visiting Professor at Arab Open University, Dammam
Faculty Member at the American University in Dubai (2010)
Consultant at a consulting office in Dubai for Dubai Stock Exchange to obtain accreditation and quality certificate (2010)
Dr. Mohammed Abdullah Badr
Visiting Professor at Smart Island University
Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Committee for Foreign Aid
Former Deputy Minister of Supply and Internal Trade
Legal Advisor at the Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu (Saudi Arabia)
Consultant to the Taxpayer and Tax Committee affiliated with the Egyptian Chambers of Commerce
Visiting Professor - College of Business Administration, Commercial Law Department (American University of Sharjah - UAE)
Human Relations Specialist for Individual Rights in the State / Legal Researcher (Elmira, New York State, USA)