Leadership that turns
vision into impact.
PROFILE
A conversation revisiting Dr Zuhair Nawab's life, education and earth-sciences career, covering geological data, mining, leadership and sharing experience with a new generation.
Dr Zuhair bin Abdul Hafiz Nawab's interview begins with childhood memories of Jeddah and moves between Al Khobar and Makkah before turning to the curiosity that led him to geology. He connects the discipline with fieldwork, exploration and understanding the Earth and its resources, as well as its relationship with development and the economy.
The conversation revisits education in Saudi Arabia and abroad, technical and administrative responsibilities, work in the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, and leadership of the Saudi Geological Survey. His reflections on the Survey emphasize scientific capabilities, information, seismic monitoring and geological hazards in support of decision-makers, investors and society.
