Saleh al-Rashed

Saleh al-Rashed صالح الراشد
Associate professor
In office 2000 – Until now
Personal details
Born	1964 (age 60–61) Aleppo Governorate, Syria
Children	three
Residence	United Arab Emirates
Alma mater	University of Aleppo
Profession	Academics

Saleh al-Rashed (Arabic: صالح الراشد) is an associate professor specializing in political science and international relations, with over twenty years of academic experience in university teaching and scientific research. Throughout his academic career, he has worked at several Syrian, Arab, and international universities.

Al-Rashed earned his Ph.D. in political science from the Lebanese University in 2010. Since then, he has held academic positions. He currently serves as a faculty member at the University of Umm Al Quwain University^[1] in the United Arab Emirates, where he contributes to developing the academic program for the Political Science and International Relations Department and actively participates in preparing a new generation of specialists. He has also supervised numerous graduation projects addressing contemporary and advanced issues in political science and public policy, playing a key role in enhancing students' research and analytical skills.

Al-Rashed was born in the Aleppo Governorate in 1964. He earned a bachelor's degree in political science, economics and management, and a postgraduate diploma in international relations from the University of Aleppo.

• During his time at the University of Aleppo:
  • 1995-2005: lecturer in multiple colleges and institutes: Faculty of History, Education, Civil Engineering and the Institute of Mechanical and medium business, engineering and secretarial
• 2007: Director of Education in Aleppo Governorate
• 2011-2012: Chairman of the National Committee for Education, Culture and Science in Syria UNESCO.
• 2011-2012: Served as the Minister of Education.
• 2015-2019: Faculty Member in the University of Modern sciences –Dubai.
• 2016-2019: Assistant Professor in the Canadian University Dubai.
• 2017-2019: Dean of College of Arts & Sciences in the University of Modern Sciences.
• 2020-2023: Head of International Relations Department at the Faculty of International Relations and Diplomacy at Al-Sham Private University.^[2]
• 2023-present Faculty Member at Umm Al Quwain University. ^[1]

(2005) ALRashed, Saleh (2005) Syria and the Euro-Mediterranean Union (The Hardship of Neighborhood). Damascus: Dar Al-Sadeeq.

(2024) Introduction to International Relations. Sharjah: Al-Afaq Al-Ilmiyya Publishing and Distribution.

(2025) Political Science. Sharjah: Al-Afaq Al-Ilmiyya Publishing and Distribution.

(2024)ALRashed, Saleh. "Media Policy and its Impact on Tourism: UAE as a Model." International Journal of Media and Mass Communication.

(2024) "The Impact of Digital Media on Social Issues in Palestine." International Journal of Media and Mass Communication.

(2024)"The Role of Documentaries in Wildlife Preservation at Dinder National Park." American Journal of Environmental Sciences.

(2025)"Contemporary International Variables and their Impact on the Structure of the International System." Damascus University Journal for Economic and Political Sciences.

(2025)"Navigating the Digital Landscape: Exploring Communication Challenges with Users on Spotify..."

(July 2025) Co-author, "Digital and Technological Applications in Health Communication." 30th International Scientific Conference on Health Communication.

(2005) Participant, Mediterranean Training for Leaders "Coordinator Trainers National". Umm Qais, Jordan.

(2004) Participant, International Symposium "Environment and Combating Desertification". Venezuela.

(2004) Participant, Workshop on Mediterranean Cultural Dialogue. Amman, Jordan.

(2003–2005). Participant, Annual Symposium "Arab Youth and the Challenges of the Era". League of Arab States (Damascus/Doha).

• Head, Syrian Delegation to the UNESCO General Conference (2011). Paris.
• Head, Syrian Delegation to the World Conference on International Youth Policies (2010). Mexico.
• Head, Syrian Delegation to the World Youth Festival (2013). Quito, Ecuador.

• Cabinet of Syria

• Biography of the new Syrian government 2011 - the names and lives of government ministers Archived 2012-06-20 at the Wayback Machine, 17 April 2011

• "Umm Al Quwain University - Profiles". Umm Al Quwain University.