We are delighted to announce and extend our sincere congratulations to Saud Ghazi’s Alotaibi on his appointment as the new Vice-President for the Middle-East on the Council of Administration (CA) of the International Institute of Administrative Sciences (IIAS). Saud Ghazi’s Alotaibi steps into this esteemed role, succeeding Abulrahman Al-Arifi from Saudi Arabia.
Saud Ghazi’s Alotaibi brings with him a wealth of experience and a dedication to the principles that IIAS stands for. His commitment to advancing administrative sciences in the Middle-East will undoubtedly contribute significantly to the IIAS mission.
We also extend our heartfelt appreciation to Abulrahman Al-Arifi for his invaluable contributions during his tenure as the Vice-President for the Middle-East. Abulrahman's dedication and efforts have left a lasting impact on IIAS, and we thank him for his service and commitment to advancing the goals of the association.
The CA serves as the primary governance body of IIAS. It plays a pivotal role in crucial decisions, including the appointment of the Director General, adoption of the budget and accounts, and shaping the association's program for the financial year. The CA is legally responsible for the acts of the association, making its members instrumental in steering the course of IIAS.
22 August 2026
The International Institute of Administrative Sciences (IIAS) was pleased to welcome Professor Liu Hong, Director at the Nanyang Centre for Public Administration at Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore, and Professor Shen Wei, from the School of Public Administration at Zhejiang University, to the IIAS office in Brussels on 5 June 2026.
The IIAS Director General, Dr. Sofiane Sahraoui, and Secretariat bid farewell to Herbert Baumgartner and Manuela Ernst, from the Austrian Court of Audit, who have served as external auditors of the Institute.
The International Institute of Administrative Sciences (IIAS) is inviting proposals from experienced service providers to manage the production of the French-language edition of the International Review of Administrative Sciences (IRAS), the Revue Internationale des Sciences Administratives (RISA).