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Dr Khalid Al-Shahrani

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Deputy Minister Senior Advisor at Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development - KSA
📍 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Dr. Khalid Al-Shahrani is a senior advisor at the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, focused on bridging the skills gap in Saudi Arabia. An expert in TVET systems and workforce development with a PhD from Monash University, colleagues describe him as a visionary, impeccable professional, and hard-working leader dedicated to aligning training with labor market needs.

He is passionate about contributing to his nations progress, having authored a book titled "The Blue Collar" on the role of training in achieving Saudi Arabias vision. His work and publications demonstrate a deep commitment to advancing education and human capability development within the Gulf region, particularly in his home country.

Unique fact: He authored a book focusing on the crucial role of blue-collar training in realizing the Kingdom of Saudi Arabias national vision.

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Experience
5 Years
Current Role
Deputy Minister Senior Advisor
Job Level
Junior
Location
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Personality Overview

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They like to keep things under control. They are charming and have the ability to align others behind their decisions. They do not mind taking risks and can make hard decisions, if necessary.

Priorities

Topics Dr cares about

Workforce Upskilling
His entire career is dedicated to upskilling the current workforce and aligning training with labor market needs to bridge the national skills gap.
Skills Gap Alignment
His stated mission is to align education and training with current and future labor market demands for both new entrants and the existing workforce.
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Career

Work history

3-2025
Deputy Minister Senior Advisor
Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development - KSA
1-2024 - 3-2025
General Manager, Sector Skills Councils
Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development - KSA
9-2023 - 12-2023
Sector Skills Councils Expert
Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development - KSA
5-2025
Executive Council Member, Applied College
Saudi Electronic University
7-2020 - 9-2023
General Manager, National Observatory for Training Quality
Education & Training Evaluation Commission
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Education
PhD
Monash University
Certificate in Evaluation and Metaevaluation
University of South Florida
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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