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title: "Dr. Fareed Al-Ghamdi Appointed Deputy Head at Masjid al-Haram"
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description: "Sheikh Al-Sudais has appointed Prof. Dr. Fareed bin Ali Al-Ghamdi as deputy president for religious affairs at the mosque and supervisor of business development."
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# Dr. Fareed Al-Ghamdi Appointed Deputy Head at Masjid al-Haram

Source: https://theislamicinformation.com/news/dr-fareed-al-ghamdi-appointed-deputy-head-at-masjid-al-haram/
Updated: 2026-09-28

- Sheikh Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Sudais issued the decision naming Prof. Dr. Fareed Al-Ghamdi as Deputy President for Religious Affairs at Masjid al-Haram (Grand Mosque).
- Dr. Al-Ghamdi will also supervise business development at the Presidency.
- He previously held senior posts at Umm Al-Qura University, including vice president.

Sheikh Prof. Dr. Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz Al-Sudais, President of Religious Affairs at Masjid al-Haram (Grand Mosque) and Masjid an-Nabawi (Prophet's Mosque), has issued a decision assigning Prof. Dr. Fareed bin Ali Al-Ghamdi as Deputy President for Religious Affairs at Masjid al-Haram.

Dr. Al-Ghamdi will also serve as supervisor of business development at the Presidency.

## Who Is Dr. Fareed Al-Ghamdi

Dr. Al-Ghamdi is an academic and administrator with long experience in university work and management. He held several senior posts at Umm Al-Qura University, including:

- University Vice President
- Vice President for Development and Community Service
- Dean of Faculty and Staff Affairs

He was also previously assigned to lead Umm Al-Qura University. His work covers institutional development, quality of performance and community service.

Sheikh Al-Sudais congratulated Dr. Al-Ghamdi on the trust placed in him and prayed for his success in his new duties. He also expressed hope that Dr. Al-Ghamdi's academic and management experience will help develop the Presidency's work, raise its efficiency and improve the religious services at Masjid al-Haram (Grand Mosque) for the guests of the Most Merciful.