Name:

Dr. Abdullah Bin Ibrahim Al-Omair

Scientific Degree:

An associate Professor

Personal website:

http://faculty.ksu.edu.sa/3697/default.aspx

Address:

King Saud University – Faculty of

Tourism and Antiquities – Antiquities Department

Tele (Work):

+966-1-4675028  

Fax:

+966-1-4674941

P.O.Box

2456 Riyadh 11451, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Qualifications:

 A- Bachelor degree on Museums and Antiquities (Islamic Antiquities) – King    
       Saud University.

 B- PhD Degree on Islamic Antiquities - Complutense University– Madrid–Spain.

Language[s]: Arabic (Native), English and Spanish.

Scientific Production Works:

A- Researches:

·   Marble Saddri’h from Andalusia (Participated).

·   Classic tools and items used in handwriting at Najd Religious Schools.

·   Oolitic Epigraphy and drawings at Al-Jeiwa – Qassim.

·   Stamp (Seal) of Abdul-rahman Al-Awal (Translated research for Spanish language).

·   Horse as a vital element on Islamic Ancient ornaments.

·   Values of Andalusia Islamic coins (Translated research for Spanish language).

·   Art linkages among Islamic ornaments and traditional ornaments in Saudi Arabia.

·   Stamp of Anbasa bin Suhaym Al-Kalbi - Governor of Al-Andalus – 103 -107 H (Translated research for Spanish language).

·   Andalusia boxes from bones and antlers (12-13): Workshop Castle Torre de Grosp Kejna (Alicante) - (Translated research for Spanish language).

·   A horse architectural craved on Muslims ornament.

B- Books:

·   Searching for the Arabian Horse (Translated research for Spanish language) – issued soon by King Abdulaziz Foundation for Research and Archives.

·   Sacredness Message on making marble base (Ash-Shazroan) and traditional fountain (Fasquih) (Manuscript Research – Participated).

·   Odes of Hajj Bouy Minthon (Translated research for Spanish language) – Reviewing and commenting.

·   Craving on traditional mineral manufactures at Najd region (1425 H).

·   Traditional architecture at Najd.

Conferences and Symposiums:

A- Inside Saudi Arabia:

·   Symposium: Andalusia centuries of vicissitudes and progresses (1414 H). Title of the Research: "The Islamic glass in Murcia" (Translated from Spanish into Arabic).

·   Symposium: Islamic areas of the arts "Islamic Decoration," within the X Saudi National Festival of Heritage and Culture - (1415 H). Title of the Research: "Islamic and Traditional Metals in the kingdom."

·   Antiquities Symposium in Saudi Arabia: Protection and Preservation (15-18 Rajab / 1420 H) Title of the Research: "The traditional heritage in Saudi Arabia - Attention and Exhaustion" (Agency for Antiquities and Museums).

·   Tourism Symposium in Saudi Arabia: Constituents and potential (12 - 14/3/1424 H) Title of the Research: "People's Market (Majalis): Heritage, Tourism and investment -King Saud University.

B- Outside Saudi Arabia:

·   Forth Conference on Andalusia Culture – Cairo University – 1418 H Title of the Research: New Engraving dated to Kuripiy Castle at Moors town – Al-Andalus (Participated).

·   First Folklore Conference – Under the slogan “Folklore between Authenticity and Modernity” - Mansoura University – 9-11/01/1419 H. Title of the Research: Tools of Traditional medicine used in Saudi Arabia.

·   Conference of “People's Arabic influences in a hundred year” - Supreme Council of Antiquities - Egypt (19-23/10/1421 H) Title of the Research: Traditional craftsmen tools in Saudi Arabia.

·   Conference of “People’s Arabic Culture” – Mansoura University – (19-21-01-1423 H). Title of the Research: Najd architectural heritage: Pervasion & Extinction.

·   Second Conference of Spanish antiquities throughout Middle Ages – Madrid – Spain – 1987 (Discussions).

·   Third Conference of Spanish antiquities throughout Middle Ages – Ciudad Real – Spain – 1988 (Discussions).

·   Forth Conference of Spanish antiquities throughout Middle Ages – Oviedo – Spain – 1989 (Discussions).

·   Symposium of “People’s Arabic Folklore: Origin and Target” – (4-6- Safar – 1426 H) - Ministry of Higher Education – Damascus – Syria.

·   Title of the Research: Manufacturing and use of Potassium Nitrate in Saudi Arabia.

Practical Scientific Works:

A – Inside Saudi Arabia:

·  Participate in the archaeological excavations and training works carried out at Rapzah location throughout several times – (1413 – 1420 H).

·  Direct supervisor of archaeological excavation and training works at Rapzah location throughout several times.

·  Participate in the archaeological excavation and training works at the pilgrimage road (Syrian and Egyptian Road) located at the west- northern of Saudi Arabia.

·  Direct supervisor of archaeological excavation and training works at Gorah location (Mabiat) – Olaa province – Saudi Arabia (1425 H).

·  Participate in the archaeological excavation and training works at Gorah location (Mabiat) – Olaa province – Saudi Arabia (1426 H).

B- Outside Saudi Arabia:

·  Participate in the archaeological excavation and training works conducted at old city of Toledo - Spain – under the supervision of Prof. Ricardo Benito – summer of 1985 and 1986.

·  Participate in the archaeological works conducted at Church of San Lorenzo (Built on the site of a mosque) – Toledo- Spain- Under the supervision of Dr. Clara De Legato – falls of 1986.

·  Participate in the archaeological works conducted at one of the general bathrooms - Toledo- Spain- Under the supervision of Dr. Clara De Legato – winter of 1987.

·  Participate in the archaeological works conducted at Calatrava la Vieja – Andalus – Spain – Under the supervision of Dr. Juan Totheia – Beginning of 1987.

Other Scientific Contributions:

·  Deliver a number of specialized lectures at Antiquities Department – Faculty of Tourism and Antiquities.

·  Participate in editing and publishing of “Scientific Record of Symposium of Andalusia: Centuries of Vicissitudes and progresses” – Five volumes.

·  Participate in preparing the first volume of Antiquities of Saudi Arabia – Encyclopedia of Traditional culture of Saudi Arabia – Issued by Al-Dair’ah Est. for Publishing and Archiving – Riyadh – Saudi Arabia.

·  Participate in preparing the second volume edition - Archaeological sites in Saudi Arabia - of the above-mentioned encyclopedia.

·  Participate in preparing the third volume of the people’s traditional industries in Saudi Arabia – within the above-mentioned encyclopedia.

·  Participate in preparing the historical book “King Saud University: A beacon of Enlightenment throughout A century” – Issued by the university in its centennial anniversary ceremony.

·  Participate in preparing the series of books issued by Commission of Antiquities and Museums about the antiquities of Kingdom.

·  Participate in preparing the documentary book issued by King Saud University to mark the twenty years of King Fahd’s reins of government – “King Fahd Bin Abdulaziz: Twenty years of bestowal”.

·  Participate in preparing the documentary book issued to mark the fiftieth anniversary of founding King Saud University.

·  Implement the project of documenting and recording the old historic building of Saqr Quraish School (Palace of King Abdulaziz at Al-Badi'ah - Riyadh) - Commission of Antiquities and Museums.

·  Participate in preparing the scenario works of and implement the first phase of Saudi National Museum - Supreme Authority of developing the city of Riyadh. Coordinator of the teamwork.

·  Participate in preparing the encyclopedia of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (Pending).

Administrative Works:

·  Rapporteur of the committee of Timetables – Antiquities and Museums Department - Faculty of Arts – 1417-1419 H.

·  Vice-Director of the committee of Timetables - Antiquities Department - Faculty of Arts – 1417-1419 H.

·  Member of the Postgraduate Studies Committee - Antiquities Department – 1420 H till now.

·  Coordinator of timetables and academic halls - Faculty of Arts – 1417-1419 H.

·  Member of the Academic guidance Committee - Antiquities and Museums Department – 1417 -1422 H.

·  Coordinator of Annual Report Committee - Antiquities and Museums Department – 1414-1417 H.

·  Rapporteur of Plans Committee - Antiquities and Museums Department – 1423 H till now.

·  Rapporteur of committee of Volume of “Jewelry and cosmetics” of the project of publishing researches of Rapzah.

·  Rapporteur of committee of volume of “Mineral manufactures” of the project of publishing researches of Rapzah.

·  Member of committee of volume of “Glass” of the project of publishing researches of Rapzah.

·  Member of the committee of volume of “Variety archaeological materials” of the project of publishing researches of Rapzah.

·  Member of the preparatory committee for the fourth world symposium of studies of history of Arabian Island.

·  Vice-dean for Academic affairs - Faculty of Arts – First term – 1420-1423 H.

·  Vice-dean for Academic affairs - Faculty of Arts – Second term – 1426 H till now.

·  Member of the Postgraduate Studies Council – Representative of Faculty of Arts – 1423-1425 H.

·  Director of Plans and Dissertations Committee from 1420 – 1423 H and from 1426 H till now.

·  Director of the committee of Timetables – Faculty of Arts – from 1420-1423 H and from 1426 H till now.

·  Director of tutors and welfare of outstanding students Committee – Faculty of Arts – from 1420-1423 H and from 1426 H till now.

·  Member of permanent committee of volunteers – King Saud University – 1420 H till now.

·  Member of the permanent committee of programs of the humanities and social sciences – 1422- 1425 H.

·  Member of council of editing the Journal of King Saud University – Antiquities.

Consulting:

·  Scientific Committee of Commission of Antiquities and Museums - Ministry of Education, (Ramadan 1427 H - Till now).

·  Part-time adviser - Supreme Authority of developing the city of Riyadh (1424 - 1426 H)

Associations:

·  Member of Board of Directors of the Saudi Society for Archaeological Studies (Finance Secretary).

·  Member of the Society for History and Antiquities – Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).

·  Member of the Society of Arab archaeologists.

·  Member of the Saudi National Committee for the conservation and protection of Architectural Heritage (ICOMOS).

·  Member of the Spanish Royal Historical Society- (Reporter)

Evaluation and Academic accreditation:

·  Chairperson of the Calendar and Academic Accreditation – Faculty of Arts – 1426 H till now.

·  Member of the teamwork of Calendar and Academic Accreditation Unit for the Humanities Faculties.

·  First Workshop: "Self-Evaluation and Quality Assurance," carried out by King Saud University during the first semester 1427 H.

·  Second Training Program: "Improving the quality at the institutional level" - Carried out by the National commission for Evaluation and Academic Accreditation during the first semester 1427 H.