The Board of Directors of the National Center for Palms and Dates, chaired by His Excellency the Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture, Eng. Abdulrahman bin Abdulmohsen Al-Fadley, has approved the appointment of Dr. Abdulaziz Al-Sahlawi as the Chief Executive Officer of the Center. 

Dr. Al-Sahlawi brings extensive experience from various institutions and holds a Ph.D. in Financial Sciences from the University of Dundee in Scotland. 

It is worth noting that the National Center for Palms and Dates was established with the aim of developing and sustaining the palm and dates sector, enhancing its competitiveness both locally and internationally. The center works in partnership with various public and private entities to ensure the achievement of its goals.