Alfaisal University is a prestigious university in Riyadh Saudia Arabia. The College of Medicine is a very strong college which KFSH&RC has embraced where the Medical students train in the hospital. As a Professor of Ophthalmology I am the Course Director of Ophthalmology block structuring the Ophthalmology course for the different phases of students. It is a very intensive course with didactic lectures; skills & courses.

Founded in 1983, The Committee for International Trade (CIT) within the Council of Saudi Chambers of Commerce is comprised of leading Saudi businessmen and businesswomen working to expand and improve Saudi Arabia’s external trade relationships.A private-sector initiative, CIT recognizes that Saudi Arabia’s global economic, financial and commercial partnerships are also influenced by social and political considerations; that the ample and accurate flow of information combined with ongoing and candid dialogue are intrinsic to building durable trade and investment ties with the United States as well as other nations.In support of strong and sustained trade relations, CIT seeks to: -Engage with key institutions of civil society; -Create an environment for productive and positive dialogue on political, economic and cultural matters critical to Saudi Arabia; -Promote Saudi Arabia’s economic growth and diversification both domestically and abroad; -Affirm Saudi Arabia’s commitment to being a responsible and constructive member of the global community.In keeping with its mission, CIT is pleased to partner with the U.S.-Saudi Arabian Business Council, the Saudi-U.S. Trade Group and other public and private institutions working together to make this forum possible. Please visit www.csc.org.sa/english

Joined KFSH as a Resident immediately after concluding my Internship at KKUH/KSU 1985 & continuing with SDM Advanced Solutions.

The Ophthalmology Department (recently developed) under the leadership of Professor Selwa A.F.Al-Hazzaa at KFSH&RC has 9 Consultants of various specialities (Anterior Segment; Glaucoma; Neuro-ophthalmology; Pediatrics; Oculoplastic; Retina; Vitreal Surgery; Genetics); an Associate Consultant; 3 Assistant Consultants; 2 Optometrists (Senior Pediatric Optometrist; Adult Optometrist) 6 Administrative Ophthalmic Staff (Clinic Coordinator; Supervisor; Team Leader; Assistant Team leader; 2 Hospital Assistants); 11 Technical Staff (7 COTs; 3 Nurses; Orthoptist); 3 Ancillary Staff (2 Ward Clerks; PCA) totaling 35 employees in the Department of Ophthalmology.

As a consultant you have full authority on clinics; patients and surgery.

The research Center is one of the largest Research centers in the world where as a research scientist in addition to my clinical responsibilities as Head of Ophthalmology I am a co-investigator in a large study on Retinal Dystrophies; New treatment for Mucopolysachardosis & Retinal Degeneration in relation to Deafness. My main interest is Genetics where my research interest are directed to.

I was the first Saudi female to be appointed as the Head of a Service in KFSH&RC.I am Head of Ophthalmology service since 1997 at King Faisal Specialist Hospital as the First Female. KFSH&RC is a world leading healthcare Tertiary system that specializes in Robotics, Transplants; Oncology; Cardiology and 12 other surgical specialties. With over 8000 employees from 63 different nationalities; we deliver the best quality care. I supervised 6 consultants; a Senior optometrist & an Orthoptist under the department of Surgery. I also supervised 29 employees under clinical services. These 2 divisions had the over all functions of seeing 17-19,000 patients per year as an Outpatient; procedures; lasers; day surgery & admissions. The ophthalmology service was the largest service of surgery with the highest number of research; publication & educational activities.

As a Saudi Female Ophthalmologist; I was an employee for 35 years; a consultant for 30 years and Chairman/ Head of the Ophthalmology department for 25 Consecutive Years at King Faisal Specialist Hospital.

King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia appointed on Friday Jan 11'2013; 30 women to the Shura Council in a historical move, allowing women for the first time to be part of the kingdom’s formal advisory body accounting for 20% of the members.The new appointees were chosen based on their academic and administrative achievements.Dr Selwa Al Hazzaa; Professor of Ophthalmology; College of Medicine; Alfaisal University; Acting Chair; Dept. of Ophthalmology; Surgery and Senior Clinical Scientist & Consultant in Genetics; Research Center of King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Center; was one of the 30 females chosen to the body of the Consultative Council who reports directly to the King of Saudi Arabia.

As Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at JHU where previously I had concluded 3 years of fellowship; I was deeply involved in engaging the Wilmer Ophthalmologists & JHH staff in the Medical Care of the Royal Family of Saudi Arabia where private visits of many Physicians were needed at KFSH&RC. After a certain period of time & as the Senior Advisor to the previous Minister of Health I was advised to set up a an International Collaboration with Wilmer Institute & Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.I also gave Medical lectures to the staff of JHH. I overlooked the 2 existing chairs in the name of the late King Fahad in Research & Oncology.

As Executive Director of the organization "Friends of Saudi Arabia" from 2004-2008 based in Washington DC as a non Profit organization.It's main aim was bridging relations between Saudi Arabia & United States.A total of 23 cultural events were executed during the 4 year period.One of the highlights was identifying the personal pilot of late King Abdulaziz & Vetrans that attended the Quincy & Murphy gathering of late King Abdulaziz & President Roosevelt.

Had a pivotal role in fully supporting the Saudi Shura Council to enter the international Parliamentary body.