Fahad Saud Alzahrani

Fahad Saud Alzahrani is a tenured Lecturer in the Public Relations department at King Abdulaziz University (KSA) and a full-time Ph.D. candidate in the Faculty of Media and Communication at Bournemouth University (UK). His research focuses on pandemic communication narratives, specifically comparing Saudi Arabia and the UAE during the Covid-19 crisis. He holds Chartered Institute of Public Relations membership (2022–2024).

Education:

• Ph.D. in Media and Communication (in progress), Bournemouth University

Research Interests:

Explores public relations strategies in crisis management, digital communication dynamics, and social media's role in relationship-building among Saudi youth. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in Middle Eastern contexts.

Conference Participation:

• European Public Relations Education and Research Association (Prague, 2023)
• International Communication Association Public Relations Division (Canada, 2023)
• Bournemouth University Annual Postgraduate Research Conference (2022)

Advising & Grants: No specific grants or student advising listed, though his research trajectory suggests active involvement in academic discourse.