• Post PhD Training: In the field of Administration, Cornell University, 1978.
• PhD: Engineering Economic Systems, Stanford University, California, 1977.
• M.A.: Engineering, Oregon State University, 1973.
• Bachelor’s Degree: in Engineering, University of Washington,(Seattle), 1971.

• Asst. Professor: King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, and King Abdul Aziz University, Jeddah, 1978-1983.
• Founder and developer of Snack Foods Company (Tasali) 1978-1992.
• Member of Saudi Investment Bank Board of directors, 1987-1994.
• Deputy of the Industrial Committee in the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Jeddah, 1986-1989.
• Member of Military industries Organization Board of Directors, 1989-1992.
• Chairman of the Board of Directors of National Company for Spring Mattresses and Sponges (Sleep High) 1993-1995.
• Member of Saudi Hotels Company Board of directors, 1992-1997.
• Member of several private companies belonging to the private sector Board of Directors, since 1978.
• Chairman of Tabuk Hotels Company, 1992-1997.
• Chairman of Ta’am Company, 1992-1997.
• Member of Riyad Bank Board of Directors, 1995-1998.
• Member of Saudi Telecommunication Company Board of Directors, 1998 -2002.
• Member of Board, National Commercial Bank, 1999-2002.
• Member of “Al-Shura” Council from 1418H to 1422H.
• Mayor of Holy Makkah from 2001 to 2007