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Dr. Abdullah Mohammed Al-Salem

Published 05/07/2026
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Dr. Abdullah Mohammed Al-Salem
Environmental and wildlife science specialist

Environmental and wildlife science specialist

  • - Environmental and wildlife science specialist with over 15 years of professional experience in scientific research, environmental management, and biodiversity conservation in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. He has made significant contributions to environmental research and biodiversity conservation initiatives at the national level.
  • - Has participated in numerous national projects covering the conservation of endangered species, management of environmental initiatives, development of national biodiversity and wildlife policies and strategies, preparation of the National Red Lists, invasive alien species programs, management of research and field projects, and the development of operational guidelines, standard operating procedures, field protocols, and national programs related to terrestrial ecosystem conservation.
  • - Currently serves as Director of the Prince Saud Al-Faisal Wildlife Research Center at the National Center for Wildlife.
  • - • Author and co-author of more than 20 peer-reviewed scientific publications and scientific books, and has presented scientific papers at international conferences on biodiversity conservation and sustainability.

Academic Qualification

Academic Qualification

  • - Ph.D. in Zoology, King Saud University.
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Training Programs and Workshops

Training Programs and Workshops:

  1. - Workshop: Saudi Arabia's Experience in Hunting Regulation.
  2. - Workshop: Strategy and the Execution Plan of Ecosystem Restoration for AlUla – Royal Commission for AlUla.
  3. - Workshop: Assessment of Current Conditions and Development Trends in the Makkah Region.
  4. - Workshop: Updating National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans and Combating Invasive Alien Species in GCC Countries.
  5. - Workshop: Implementation of CITES and Combating Illegal Wildlife Trade.
  6. - Workshop: Preparation of the First State of the Environment Report for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
  7. - Workshop: Regional Capacity Building for Climate Change Monitoring and Forecasting.
  8. - Workshop: The Spread of the Red Imported Fire Ant in Saudi Arabia and the Potential Use of Its Venom as a Natural Product for Breast Cancer Treatment.
  9. - Training Program: Nanoparticles – Physical Characterization, Cell Culture and Exposure, MTT, NRU, MTS, Trypan Blue.
  10. - Training Program: Molecular Tools for Assessment of Genotoxicity.
  11. - Training Program: Targeting Induced Local Lesions in Genomes (TILLING).
  12. - Training Course: Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Techniques.
  13. - Seminar: DNA Research: A Gateway to the Knowledge Economy.
Professional Memberships and Committees

Professional Memberships and Committees:

  1. - Member, Biosafety Regulatory Framework Committee for Genetically Modified Organisms.
  2. - Member, Scientific Committee for Reviewing International Best Practices for the Conservation of Transboundary Wildlife Species.
  3. - Member, Committee for Reviewing Initiatives, Projects, and Mitigation Plans Related to Biosecurity Risks.
  4. - Member, Committee for Reviewing and Updating the First State of the Environment Report for Saudi Arabia.
  5. - Member, Technical Committee for Environmental Protection within the King Salman International Airport Development Project.
  6. - Member, Committee for the Development Project between Al-Hada and Al-Shafa Regions.
  7. - Member, Joint Committee for the Memorandum of Understanding.
  8. - Member, Technical Committee for Cooperation between the Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Reserve Development Authority and the National Center for Wildlife.
  9. - Member, Technical Committee for the Saudi Protected Areas Forum (HIMA).
  10. - Member, Committee for Identifying Private Protected Areas and Developing Their Governance Framework.
  11. - Member, Preparatory Committee for the 14th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS COP14).
  12. - Member, Committee for Developing National Targets under the Kunming–Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.
  13. - Member, Technical Committee for Defining the Scope of Work of Consultants within the General Directorate of Terrestrial Environment Conservation.
Major International Conference Participation

Major International Conference Participation:

  1. - 10th IUCN Regional Conservation Forum for West Asia – Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
  2. - 3rd Arab Environment Forum – Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
  3. - Saudi Protected Areas Forum (HIMA) – Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
  4. - 14th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS COP14) – Samarkand, Uzbekistan.
  5. - Global Cheetah Summit – Cheetah Conservation Fund – Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
  6. - First International Conference on Dust and Sand Storms – Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
  7. - 10th Session of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES-10) – Bonn, Germany.
  8. - 22nd Sharjah International Conservation Forum for Biodiversity – Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
  9. - 27th Saudi Biological Society Conference: Environmental Economics and Natural Resources – Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia.
  10. - 25th Saudi Biological Society Conference: Nanotechnology in Life Sciences – King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia.
  11. - 15th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS COP15) – Campo Grande, Brazil.
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