Lecturer in the Department of Health Services and Hospital Management. Samar obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Administration, Health Services and Hospitals Management track, from King Abdulaziz University, with first class honors. In 2017, Hakeem obtained a master's degree in health administration from the University of Maryland in the United States of America, with honors. Samar was awarded the Nomination Award for the Honorary Society of Public Health "Delta Omega/ Gamma Zeta chapter", and the recipient of the Nomination Award for Honorary Membership of the "Phi Kappa Phi" Society. Research interests focus on patient-centered care and quality in health service delivery.