Dr. Abdulaziz Alwasil assumed the role of Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the United Nations Headquarters in New York in July 2022, following his tenure as Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Office in Geneva since November 2016. Prior to joining the diplomatic service, Dr. Alwasil held diverse positions in both the public and private sectors. His career commenced as a college lecturer in Riyadh and an assistant lecturer in the United States of America.
In 1999, Dr. Alwasil embarked on his diplomatic journey, focusing extensively on multilateral and human rights affairs. He served as Deputy Head of Mission at Saudi Arabia’s Embassy in London for over three years and undertook assignments in Australia, London, and Geneva. Dr. Alwasil has an extensive educational background, holding a PhD in International Relations, a Master’s Degree in Political Science, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Arabic language and literature.
