Background
Al-Attar, Abdul-Wahab bin Abdul Salam was born in Makkah Al-Mukarramah.
Saudi Arabian government official
Al-Attar, Abdul-Wahab bin Abdul Salam was born in Makkah Al-Mukarramah.
Degree in economics, Cairo University, 1962. Master of Arts, University Southern California. Doctor of Philosophy in Economics, University Southern California, 1969.
Economist Supreme Planning Board, 1962-1964. Lecturer University Southern California. Economist Central Planning Organization, 1969-1971.
Deputy minister for social affairs, 1971-1980. Governor General Organization for Technology Education and Vocational Training, 1980-1988. President Council Technology Colleges, 1988-1991.
Minister planning, since 1991. Board directors Saudi Credit Bank, Saudi Aramco.
Married; 4 children.