Abdulsattar Sharif

Abdulsattar Sharif is an experienced professional in the fields of technology market development and privatization, currently serving as the Director of Technology Market Development and Director of the Privatization Unit at the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology of Saudi Arabia since June 2021. Prior to this role, Abdulsattar held various positions at the Ministry of Economy and Planning from November 2017 to June 2021, including Sectoral & Regional Development Team Leader, Senior Expert, and Special Projects Associate. A brief secondment in 2019 to the Mining Strategy Department of the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources further enhanced Abdulsattar's expertise. Previous roles at Riyad Bank, Banaja Holding, Dar Al-Thaqafa for Printing, and an internship at Saudi Cable Company contributed to a diverse professional background. Abdulsattar holds a Master's degree in Operations Research from Southern Methodist University and a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from King AbdulAziz University.