Dr. Al-Hassan bin Yahya Al-Manakhrah
Position
Al-Hassan bin Yahya Al-Mnakhrah
currently serves as the Assistant Minister of Hajj and Umrah. Previously, he held the position of Deputy Minister for International Cooperation from October 2021 to December 2025. He is a distinguished administrative and academic figure, renowned for blending leadership excellence with expertise in creativity and innovation.
currently serves as the Assistant Minister of Hajj and Umrah. Previously, he held the position of Deputy Minister for International Cooperation from October 2021 to December 2025. He is a distinguished administrative and academic figure, renowned for blending leadership excellence with expertise in creativity and innovation.
Education
Ph.D. in Education and Development, UNSW, Sydney, Australia
Postdoctoral Diploma in Talent and Creativity, UNSW, Sydney, Australia
Previous Positions
Deputy Minister for International Cooperation, Ministry of Hajj and Umrah (2021 – 2025).
Dean of the Prince Khalid Al-Faisal Institute for Moderation (2016 – 2021).
Part-time Consultant, Emirate of Makkah Province (2016 – 2019).
Executive Director of the Makkah Cultural Forum, Emirate of Makkah Province (2016 – 2019).
Supervisor of Cultural Programs and Initiatives, Emirate of Makkah Province (2016 – 2017).
Committees and Memberships
Chairman of the Higher Steering Committee for the Hajj Conference and Exhibition (2025 – Present).
Member of the Cybersecurity Supervisory Committee, Ministry of Hajj and Umrah (2025 – Present).
General Supervisor of the Higher Committee for the Umrah and Ziyarah Forum (2024 – Present).
Chairman of the Executive Committee for the Umrah and Ziyarah Forum.
Chairman of the Higher Committee for the Grand Hajj Symposium (2023 – Present).
Member of the Steering Committee for the Nusuk Card Program (2024).
Member of the Committee for Facilitating Umrah Pilgrims' Access to the Kingdom (2024 – Present).
Member of the Hajj Violators Committee (2024 – Present).
Member of the Executive Committee for Saudi Arabia’s hosting of EXPO 2030 (2023 – 2024).
Chairman of the International Visits Committee, Pilgrim Experience Program (2022 – Present).
Vice Chairman of the Committee for Hajj Quota Increase Requests (2021 – Present).
Member of the King Abdulaziz University Council (2018 – 2021).
Member of the Executive Committee for the establishment of "Future Souq Okaz," Emirate of Makkah Province (2016).
Member of the Executive Committee for the 7th Scientific Conference, King Abdulaziz University (2016).
Member of the Executive Committee for the Center for Talent and Creativity, King Abdulaziz University (2016).
Chairman of the Executive Committee for the Center for Creativity and Entrepreneurship, King Abdulaziz University (2016).
