Dr. Fahad L. Alghalib Alsharif is a researcher with expertise in public policies, international labor migration, and socio-economic issues pertinent to Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030. He holds a PhD in Politics from the University of Exeter, UK, where his dissertation examined the complexities of undocumented labor in Saudi Arabia, particularly in Jeddah. His academic journey commenced with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of San Francisco, followed by a Master of Science in Management from Lindenwood University, graduating summa cum laude. Additionally, he pursued a PhD (ABD) in Political Science at Southern Illinois University, focusing on International Relations and Public Administration. Dr. Alsharif is a Senior Research Fellow and Head of Migration and Labor Market Research at KFCRIS, Saudi Arabia. His extensive experience encompasses roles as an independent researcher, consultant, and senior business consultant for Ba-Sudan Corporation. He has also been a lead consultant on public policies concerning undocumented migrants in the UAE and has held advisory positions in various organizations. Dr. Alsharif is an active member of several professional organizations, including the Oxford University Press Editorial Board for the Migration Studies Journal and the Advisory Board for the Gulf Labor Markets, Migration, and Population Program in Geneva. His contributions to the field have been acknowledged through numerous honors and awards, including a research grant from Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government, which facilitated his study on skill development and job creation in Saudi Arabia. His research interests span a broad spectrum of topics, including Saudi economic diversification, labor force dynamics, women's empowerment, and education. Dr. Alsharif's work aspires to bridge the gap between policy and practice, ensuring that the voices of marginalized communities are recognized and addressed within the context of labor migration. With a robust academic foundation and a commitment to social justice, Dr. Alsharif is devoted to significantly impacting migration studies and public policy.

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Publications at KFCRIS

"Kafala Sponsorship Reforms in Saudi Arabia: Converging toward International Labor Standards," Commentary, 2021. 

"Empowering Women: Educational Programs and Reforms in the New Diversified Saudi Arabian Economy," Dirasat, 2019.

"City of Dreams, Disappointments, and Optimism: The Case of Nine African Undocumented Migrants Communities in the City of Jeddah," Dirasat, 2018.

Books

Sa‘udi Policies towards Migrants and Refugees: A Sacred Duty. Brighton: Sussex Academic Press; Riyadh: King Faisal Center for Research and Islamic Studies. (Co-authored with Joseph A. Kéchichian)

Major Works

"Crowdsourcing Facts in Conflicts: Towards a Truth-Telling Mechanism to Counter Fake News," The International Journal of Humanitarian Studies, 2021. (Co-authored with Manuel Schubert)

"Undocumented Migrants in Saudi Arabia: COVID‐19 and Amnesty Reforms," International Migration, 2021. 

"Migration and the COVID-19 Pandemic in the Gulf: A Study of Foreign Expatriate Worker Communities' Coping Attitudes, Practices, and Future Prospects in Dubai and Jeddah," Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung, 2020. (Co-authored with Froilan Malit)

"The G2020 Protocol on Forced Migration: A New Approach to Solve the Burden-Sharing Problem of Forced Migration and Ensure Lives in Safety and Dignity," Saudi T20 Policy Brief, 2020. (Co-authored with Manuel Schubert) 

“Calculated Risks, Agonies, and Hopes: A Comparative Case Study of the Yemeni and Filipino Undocumented Migrant Communities in Jeddah,” in Philippe Fargues and Nasra Shah (eds.), Skilful Survivals: Irregular Migration to the Gulf (Cambridge: Gulf Research Center, 2017).