A royal decree was issued appointing His Excellency Dr. Abdullah bin Ahmed Al-Maghlouth as Deputy Minister of Media with the rank of Minister. Upon the issuance of the decree, Dr. Al-Maghlouth expressed his deepest gratitude and appreciation to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, may God protect them, for this esteemed royal trust bestowed upon him.
The context of the appointment and its role in Vision 2030
This appointment comes at a historic turning point for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, where royal decrees serve as the primary instrument for implementing structural changes and appointing national talent to leadership positions to achieve the goals of Saudi Vision 2030. The Ministry of Media plays a pivotal role in this vision, as its role extends beyond simply disseminating official news to include building a comprehensive media strategy that reflects the economic, social, and cultural transformations the country is undergoing and enhances its soft power on the international stage.
The importance of the appointment and its expected impact
The appointment of Dr. Abdullah Al-Maghlouth to this position is a valuable addition to the Ministry of Media, given his distinguished career and extensive experience in the media and corporate communications sectors. His appointment is expected to support the efforts of His Excellency the Minister of Media, Mr. Salman bin Yousef Al-Dosari, and accelerate the implementation of ambitious media initiatives and projects.
On the local level, this appointment is expected to contribute to strengthening the internal media system by developing local content, supporting young Saudi talents, and keeping pace with developments in digital media and social media platforms, in order to ensure that the state’s message reaches various segments of society effectively and transparently.
At the regional and international levels, strengthening the leadership cadre within the Ministry of Media is of paramount importance as the Kingdom seeks to present its new image to the world. The Deputy Minister will work to highlight mega-projects such as NEOM and Qiddiya, promote global events hosted by the Kingdom, correct stereotypes, and build bridges of cultural and civilizational communication with various countries around the world.
Future aspirations
In his statement, Dr. Al-Maghlouth asked God Almighty for guidance and support in fulfilling his responsibilities and working diligently and sincerely to achieve the aspirations of the wise leadership. He also prayed to God Almighty to preserve the Kingdom's wise leadership and to perpetuate its blessings of security, stability, and prosperity, enabling it to continue its path of growth and well-being on all fronts. He affirmed his determination to work diligently to serve his religion, his king, and his country.
