Positions:
- Minister of Commerce (2020 up to date).
-Minister of Media - in responsible (2020 up to date).
- Minister of Municipal and Rural Affairs – in responsible (2018-2020).
- Minister of Commerce and Investment (2016 -2020).
- Minister of Social Affairs (2015-2016).
- Advisor at the Chief Administration Office (Diwan) of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince -Minister's rank (2014- 2015).
- Head of Special Affairs of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince - Minister's rank (2011-2014).
- Advisor at the Chief Administration Office (Diwan) of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince - Excellent Rank (2010- 2011).
- Director General of Sultan bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Charity Foundation (2002-2013).
- Secretary General of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Jeddah and the supervisor of "Jeddah Ghair / Jeddah is Different" Festival at Jeddah Economic Forum (1998-2002).
- General Manager of Kra Est. for Contracting (1986-1997).
- Assistant Professor, Department of Industrial Engineering, King Abdulaziz University (1987-1998).
Education:
- PhD in Engineering Management (Honors) from the University of Missouri, USA, 1985.
- Master of Engineering Management (Honors) from the University of Missouri, USA, 1983.
- Master of Civil Administration (Honors) from the University of Berkeley, USA, 1982.
- B.A. in Civil Administration (Honors), University of Portland, USA, 1981.
- Professional Degree Certificate from the University of Missouri, USA, 2002.
- Holding "Wall Street Journal Student Achievement Award".
- The 7th in the Kingdom at High School Certificate, and the Ideal Student at Al-Thagher Model Schools in Jeddah, 1977.
Prominent Current Memberships:
- Member of the Council of Economic Affairs and Development.
- Member of the Supreme Council of Saudi Aramco.
- Chairperson of the Saudi Negotiating Team of the World Trade Organization.
- Chairperson of the Executive Committee for Improving the Performance of Business in the Private Sector.
Prominent Previous Memberships:
- Member of the Advisory Board for Economic Affairs of the Supreme Economic Council.
- Member of the Board of Directors of the General Organization of Ports.
- Member of the High Commission for the Development of Hail.
- Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Saudi Credit and Savings Bank.
- Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Social Welfare Fund.
- President of Jeddah Economic Forum.
- Chairperson and Member of the Board of Directors of a number of Joint Stock Companies.
Major Previous Community Contributions:
- Member of the Board of Directors and Financial Supervisor of King Salman Center for Disability Research.
- Member of the Board of Directors of Majid bin Abdulaziz Association for Development and Social Services.
- Member of the Board of Directors and Financial Supervisor of the Saudi Society for Alzheimer's disease.
- Member of the Board of Directors and Financial Supervisor of the Saudi Society for Preservation of Heritage.
- Member of the Board of Trustees of the Centennial Fund.