Dr. Abuthnain currently serves as Vice Minister of Human Resources and Social Development for Labor, leading one of the ministry’s most critical arms — a key enabler of national economic growth and one of the pillars of Vision 2030.
Vice Minister of Human Resources
Abdullah Abuthnain
When discussing the Kingdom’s labor transformation and its alignment with Vision 2030, Dr. Abdullah bin Nasser Abuthnain emerges as a central figure. With deep expertise in business administration and finance, and a mandate to drive workforce development, he has played a decisive role in advancing Saudi Arabia’s labor policies, empowering talent, and fostering workplace innovation.
Career Journey
After earning his PhD in Business Administration (Finance) from Old Dominion University in Virginia, USA, Dr. Abuthnain began his professional journey as an Assistant Professor of Finance and Investment at the Institute of Public Administration. His leadership trajectory includes: – Director of the Business Administration Programs Department – Institute of Public Administration – Director General of Financial and Economic Programs – Institute of Public Administration – Undersecretary for Inspection and Work Environment Development – Ministry of Labor and Social Development (2012–2016) – Undersecretary for Planning, Development, and Information – Ministry of Labor and Social Development – Appointed Vice Minister for Labor by Royal Decree in 2018 (rank of Minister), overseeing labor market strategy, program implementation, women’s economic participation, and workplace innovation – Royal Decree renewal of service in 2022 for an additional four years as Vice Minister of Human Resources and Social Development
Board Roles and Governance
With extensive expertise in corporate governance and executive councils, Dr. Abu Thnain serves as: – Vice Chairman – Takamol Holding – Vice Chairman – Future Work Company – Vice Chairman – National Council for Occupational Health and Safety – Board Member – Council of Health Insurance – Board Member – Council of Universities Affairs
Academic Credentials
– PhD in Business Administration (Finance) – Old Dominion University, Virginia, USA – Master’s in Economics – Old Dominion University, Virginia, USA – MBA (Finance) – Duquesne University, Pennsylvania, USA – Bachelor’s in Business Administration (Finance) – King Saud University, Saudi Arabia – CMA – Certified Management Accountant – CFM – Certified Financial Manager – Institute of Management Accountants, USA – Member of Beta Gamma Sigma, the honor society for top business students in the USA
Key Achievements
– Oversaw the development and execution of the Kingdom’s labor market strategy in alignment with Vision 2030 – Advanced workplace reforms, increased female workforce participation, and enhanced labor innovation initiatives – Represented Saudi Arabia in regional and international labor forums – Honored by the Arab Labor Organization in its 48th session (September 2022) as one of the Pioneers of Arab Labor for his significant contributions to national and regional labor advancement
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