​​​​​​Does your university as a body initiate and participate in cross-sectoral dialogue about the SDGs, e.g. conferences involving government/NGOs? 

President of Imam University participates with a working paper (in the Fifth Arab Conference on Higher Education and Sustainable Development: The Role of Universities in Achieving Sustainable Development Goals) held in Cairo, Arab Republic of Egypt 

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His Excellency, the President of Imam Muhammad ibn Saud Islamic University, Prof. Dr. Ahmed bin Salem Al-Ameri, participated in a working paper at (The Fifth Arab Conference on Higher Education and Sustainable Development: The Role of Universities in Achieving Sustainable Development Goals) held from September 10-11, 2023 in Cairo, Arab Republic of Egypt. 

His Excellency stressed that this high-level conference discusses an academic topic and a humanitarian issue that has a renewed presence locally, regionally and globally as an issue with cultural, social and economic dimensions, which poses a major challenge to many development models related to the future of sustainable development and its goals and objectives, especially in this age of growing knowledge dimensions and repercussions, which requires us all to unify academic efforts, achieve effective partnerships in scientific and research fields, and enhance integrated work in strategic planning paths in a way that meets the needs of today’s societies and tomorrow’s generations. 

His Excellency added that one of the most important pivotal issues that we are currently experiencing in higher education institutions, in light of the rapid changes that the world is witnessing, and the unprecedented successive developments that have occurred in all fields, is the issue of (sustainable development) and ensuring the achievement of its goals and objectives, as it is a fundamental axis of its educational system, its academic and research programs, and its enrichment and training services. Accordingly, this issue requires us to conduct continuous study, serious research, and objective review of its concepts, social dimensions, and economic repercussions. 

His Excellency pointed out that universities should carry out their duties effectively and efficiently, as they are among the most important national institutions entrusted with performing a fundamental mission in serving society and contributing effectively to achieving the goals of sustainable development and its dimensions through their cognitive tools, academic programs, development initiatives, and qualitative opportunities, whether in (quality of education), (research and innovation) or (development of human capital). From this standpoint, and inspired by this importance, activating partnerships and agreements, and building purposeful strategic relationships with leading regional and international universities and advanced research centers has become an imperative and an absolute necessity imposed by the nature of the stage and the requirements of development, through which we exchange our knowledge and experiences, define our goals and priorities, share our roles and responsibilities, enhance our integrated work, and invest all our efforts and available capabilities to increase our efficiency and effectiveness in achieving our common goals and interests in the areas of sustainable development. 

Emphasizing that we at Imam Muhammad ibn Saud Islamic University, in order to achieve its pioneering role and national responsibilities towards Saudi Vision 2030 and its development goals, and to achieve the goals of sustainable development and qualify effective human resources, have been keen to align its mission, goals and strategic objectives with the goals of the Saudi Vision, which emphasized the importance of achieving the goals of sustainable development. 

Dr. Al-Amri explained that Imam University built its strategic plan 2021-2025 on axes that include achieving sustainable development goals such as education, learning and training, research, innovation and entrepreneurship, as well as partnerships, community responsibility and institutional excellence. It also made its first strategic goal “competitive educational outcomes qualified in knowledge and skills that meet the needs of the labor market”, and emphasized in its second goal “qualitative research that contributes to cognitive progress and meets the needs of national development”, and allocated its third goal to achieving: “innovative and pioneering outcomes that enhance the knowledge economy and achieve sustainable development”, and adopted its fourth goal “effective community and national partnerships and contributions”. 

Explaining that Imam University, due to its comparative advantages, competitive capabilities, and qualified human and material elements, has developed the Human Capacity Development Program and the National Character Enhancement Program, and has taken the initiative to conclude partnerships and agreements in various fields with various government agencies and ministries, and has adopted a number of qualitative initiatives, and implemented many projects related to sustainable development, including: developing its academic programs, creating new programs and aligning them with the requirements of sustainable development, as well as including the concepts of sustainable development and its goals within the basic requirements of the study plans. The university has also been interested in its societal responsibilities and serving humanity through its continuous contribution to spreading knowledge and education outside the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and helping countries in their development and raising the quality of education through its institutes in the continents of Africa and Asia for more than (40) forty years. The university has also been keen to support scientific research activities and innovation programs closely related to sustainable development, in addition to concluding research partnerships with relevant government agencies; and international partnerships with universities and researchers; To exchange ideas, produce innovations, and increase joint scientific publishing in the fields of sustainable development in accordance with national aspirations for research and innovation. 

His Excellency explained that Imam University implemented a special program to support and incubate university startups under the name (Imam Cloud), which hosted (25) twenty-five projects during the year 2022, in addition to spreading the culture of entrepreneurship and economic and human development through many different courses, forums and workshops in this field, as well as participating in organizing and sponsoring some conferences related to education and sustainable development, in addition to the university’s commitment to adopting policies and procedures that ensure taking into account the goals of sustainable development and achieving them in the scientific, research and community service fields, as well as in the administrative, operational, technical and technological aspects, which confirms the university’s interest in energy conservation projects and working to sustain the Green University project to raise the quality of life in the university campus. 

Pointing out that these efforts have borne fruit - praise be to God - in the areas of sustainable development in the university achieving distinguished results and high indicators in international classifications related to the sustainable development goals, the most important of which is the Impact Ranking of the Times World Ranking, where the university was able to achieve all (17) seventeen goals, and to be among the list of the best (200) two hundred international universities in (7) seven different goals of the sustainable development goals, which confirms the university's steadfast commitment to addressing some of the most pressing challenges in the world, and in light of these achievements, it is worth noting some of the university's projects and initiatives that contributed to achieving this advanced classification in achieving the sustainable development goals. 

His Excellency explained that Imam University took the initiative in the first goal (eliminating poverty) to enable low-income students to complete their education through scholarship programs and financial aid, whether provided directly by the university or through its partnerships with donor companies and institutions, in addition to the free educational programs provided by the university’s institutes outside the Kingdom, and what they include in terms of additional financial support for students to help them bear the burdens and costs of studying. The university also committed to providing support and care services to its students, such as academic counseling, career guidance, and skills guidance; to help them succeed and move into the labor market with full efficiency and competence. 

His Excellency pointed out that Imam University sought, in the third goal of (good health and well-being), to build effective partnerships with local health institutions, and a number of partnerships with relevant parties. The university also established a special unit for psychological care and social care for university members and students to help them deal with the pressures of university life and personal challenges, which provides its services continuously in person or remotely while maintaining the privacy of beneficiaries. The university also adopted an integrated system of cognitive, awareness, advisory and educational programs in health and other fields, in addition to supporting scientific research and health studies that contribute to improving health and well-being in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the world. 

His Excellency explained that Imam University achieved the fifth place globally in the fourth goal, which is related to quality education, and its experience received praise locally, regionally and internationally for its efforts to ensure access to quality education for all, whether within the university campus or as part of its broader mission to contribute to the global educational scene in a manner consistent with the content of its goals and the universality of its message.

Pointing out the university's commitment to quality education through its comprehensive and diverse academic programs, which are in line with national and international educational standards, and have obtained academic accreditation from national and international accreditation organizations for existing programs, in addition to its focus on research and innovation, and contributing to the generation of new knowledge and progress in various disciplines, which has enhanced the university's position and reputation as a center of academic excellence, as well as global cooperation with prestigious institutions and universities around the world, and strengthening these partnerships through knowledge exchange, research integration, academic cooperation, cultural understanding, and enriching the educational experience for students and faculty members alike. The university also sought to provide comprehensive, high-quality education for all by creating an attractive educational environment that is prepared to accommodate students with special needs, ensuring that everyone has equal opportunities to obtain and benefit from good education, as well as effective community participation through educational awareness programs, workshops and initiatives that promote lifelong learning and educational progress.

Dr. Al-Ameri stressed that Imam University has made great efforts in the fifth goal, which includes (gender equality), to empower women and enhance their role through a wide range of initiatives that ensure equal opportunities and that female students receive a distinguished education in a wide range of academic specializations, whether humanities, science or health, and enable them to continue their higher education in various fields, as well as involve them in events, occasions and activities witnessed by the university. The university is also proud of its female teaching and administrative staff who have demonstrated creativity in education, excellence in scientific research, and success in leadership positions at the university. The university also emphasizes raising community awareness of this goal by holding many workshops and conferences that address gender equality, including the recent Women's Empowerment and Developmental Role Conference, which was attended by more than 100 male and female researchers.

Dr. Al-Ameri pointed out that Imam University has realized in the sixteenth goal, which states (peace, justice and strong institutions), since its inception that these principles are essential matters on which the foundation of comprehensive development and societal stability is based. Therefore, it took the initiative to achieve this goal by strengthening the rule of law and its keenness to excel in its scientific studies and legal programs, which prepare graduates cognitively and qualify them skillfully to contribute to achieving justice. The university has also given research and studies in the field of peace, justice and governance the utmost attention through its research centers and specialized institutes. As the university is keen to contribute to building strong institutions and responsible leaders, it has sought to develop its members by strengthening the principle of ethical leadership and instilling its organizational values ​​and basic principles in them.

Because human rights are a fundamental pillar in promoting justice and peace, the university has focused on teaching human rights in its programs and initiatives to contribute to raising the level of personal awareness and empowering those interested in defending human rights in society. In the field of civil participation, the university has been keen to strengthen civil society institutions and promote peaceful coexistence, and encouraged its students to be active and responsible citizens in their communities. It has also focused on community communication through its continuous interaction with local and international organizations and community institutions to address social issues, promote justice, and support peace-building efforts.

His Excellency explained that Imam University, in its efforts to achieve the seventeenth goal, which emphasizes (partnerships to achieve goals), has taken the initiative to build bridges of local, regional and international cooperation with peer universities through partnerships with universities, research institutions and international organizations, which facilitate the exchange of knowledge, support joint research initiatives, and enhance international academic opportunities for students and faculty members. It has also developed a research, innovation and entrepreneurship system in cooperation with start-up incubators and innovation centers to harness research capabilities and enable technology transfer policy to serve sustainable development goals. The university also emphasized the importance of community participation through awareness and education programs, knowledge exchange, and support for cooperative projects to achieve sustainable progress in local community development, and to serve sustainable development goals at the national level. In order for the university to align its academic programs and scientific research with national development priorities, it has taken the initiative to cooperate with government and private sector institutions, and has participated effectively in sustainable development projects and initiatives such as environmental sustainability programs and others.

In conclusion, he stressed that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in the auspicious era of my master, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and His Highness, the Crown Prince, Prime Minister, His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman - may God protect them - pays great attention to achieving sustainable development through Saudi Vision 2030 and its ambitious programs, pointing out that Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University is proud to have carried its lofty message to the whole world, and opened its doors to spread knowledge and science in the service of Islam, the homeland and humanity, based on its scientific and cultural heritage, the long history of its journey, and its extensive experiences, and inspired by the principles of patriotism and responsibility, that education and the creation of future leaders is the cornerstone of sustainable development, and looking forward with optimism to further contributions from the university to joint regional and international research projects, activating knowledge exchange, future cooperation and effective strategic partnerships with various peer universities and private sectors in the fields of sustainable development.


With pioneering workshops and innovative projects. Al-Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University participates in Biban Forum 2024 

Al-Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University, represented by the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center, is participating in the Biban Forum 2024, which will be held at the Riyadh Front Center for Exhibitions and Conferences during the period 5-9 November 2024, which aims to enhance the growth of entrepreneurs' projects and their competitiveness, build communication, enrich young people with entrepreneurial ideas, and raise the contribution of small and medium enterprises to the GDP. 

The university's participation, which was in the presence of the Vice President for Graduate Studies and Scientific Research, Dr. Nayef bin Muhammad Al-Otaibi, comes through the provision of specialized training workshops, designed to enhance the skills of participants in the fields of entrepreneurship and innovation. 

The Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center presented two workshops entitled: "Innovative Design for an Entrepreneur's Project", which focuses on guiding novice entrepreneurs on how to develop innovative ideas and turn them into entrepreneurial projects capable of achieving success and sustainability, and presenting the most important tools and methods necessary to design projects in line with market needs. 

The second workshop is entitled: "The Concept of Creative Industries and their Fields" and deals with introducing the concept of creative industries and their importance, identifying the requirements necessary to move towards creative industries, and determining the orientation towards creative industries projects. 

The participation also includes various presentations by entrepreneurs and innovators to showcase their successful experiences on Tuesday and Wednesday 5-6 November 2024. 

The head of the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center, who supervises the university's participation in the forum, Dr. Sawsan bint Abdul Karim Al-Momen, indicated that the university's participation comes through the participation of a number of startups incubated in the business incubator of Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University "The Imam Cloud", which was distinguished by its innovative ideas according to various fields, including the "Riwash" project, which is an environmentally friendly application, through its services provided and for car care, and the application allows customers to request the service from anywhere. 

Dr. Al-Momen added that among the participations presented in the exhibition is the "Sniper" project, which is a platform. Open Financial Banking, which provides investors in the Saudi market with the ability to manage their investment portfolios and execute buy and sell orders from one place easily and flexibly. 

Dr. Al-Momen pointed out that the university is also participating in the "Pleelectric" project, which provides a unique driving experience for electric bicycles, which combines sports and entertainment and allows users to travel longer distances with less effort, and the university's participation in the exhibition is through the "Electricity Heroes Foundation" project, and Dr. Al-Momen stressed that it is one of the leading participations in its field, as this participation provides smart solutions for electrical services for individuals and companies, and provides an electronic platform to book services and maintenance easily. The university is also participating in the "Elite Academy" project, which provides advanced tools to customize the educational experience and provide consultations and training courses for students for placement tests, noting at the same time the university's participation in the "Darnet" project, which is a daily and monthly apartment rental platform that connects travelers with hosts to facilitate flexible house rental, in addition to the "Eagle" project, which provides integrated solutions for the tourism sector to facilitate the domestic tourism experience and develop tourist guidance services in the Kingdom. 

Dr. Al-Momen stressed that the university's participation in Biban Forum 2024 comes within the framework of the university's responsibility towards supporting, strengthening and encouraging the innovation and entrepreneurship system in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in general, and the university in particular, based on its strategic goal aimed at generating innovative and pioneering outputs that enhance the knowledge economy and achieve sustainable development, in line with the ambitious national vision 2030.


Memorandum of Understanding between Imam University and Ground Services 

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Al-Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University, represented by the Applied College, signed on Wednesday 20/4/1446 AH a memorandum of understanding with the Saudi Ground Services Company, and the university was represented in the signing ceremony by Dr. Abdullah bin Ibrahim Al-Salloum, CEO of the College, and the company was represented by Mr. Ahmed bin Muhammad Al-Dhaheri, Vice President for Human Resources, in the presence of a number of college and company leaders.

The CEO of the Applied College indicated after the signing that His Excellency the President of the University, Prof. Ahmed bin Salem Al-Ameri, always emphasizes the importance of partnership with the private and public sectors to qualify and train male and female students to develop their professional skills, share programs and exchange experiences in the field of planning, development and cooperation in order to provide quality diplomas that meet the needs of the Saudi labor market.

Dr. Al-Salloum also pointed out that the memorandum aims to enhance cooperation between the university and the Saudi Ground Services Company in the fields of training and supporting various programs in the aviation, travel and tourism sector, and in an effort to exchange experiences in the areas of joint cooperation and achieve the strategic objectives of the two sides, thus contributing to achieving the goals of the Saudi Vision 2030.

For his part, Mr. Ahmed Al Dhaheri explained that the company, by signing this memorandum, will work to qualify and train university students through specialized programs that suit their leading role expected of them to serve their country, organize periodic meetings and workshops in the field of guidance and career guidance between employees in both sides, and cooperate in all opportunities that may arise in the future and do not conflict with the direction of both parties. 

 

Patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques. Al-Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University organizes the third conference on the history of King Abdulaziz entitled "Economy in the era of King Abdulaziz: empowerment, development and sustainability". Next January 

Under the patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud - may God protect him - Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University organizes on 28-29/7/1446 AH, corresponding to 28-29/1/2025, the third conference on the history of King Abdulaziz - may God rest his soul - which comes this year entitled "Economy in the era of King Abdulaziz: empowerment, development and sustainability", at the Conference Building in the University City.

On this occasion, His Excellency the President of the University, Prof. Ahmed bin Salem Al-Ameri, expressed his thanks and great gratitude to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud - may God protect him - for the generous care, appreciating at the same time the generous royal care in the subject of the conference, which comes to clarify the economic thought and sustainability of King Abdulaziz - may God have mercy on him - His Excellency pointed out that the personality of King Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman Al Saud - may God rest his soul - is the focus of continuous attention by researchers and historians worldwide. Al-Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University is part of this great scientific and cultural movement around studying the personality of the founding king - may God rest his soul - by addressing various aspects of his history - may God have mercy on him.

His Excellency said that the conference in its third edition focuses on the economic thought of King Abdulaziz and its historical evidence, and studies economic policies and systems during his reign - may God rest his soul - and the conference highlights the role of the Saudi economy during the reign of King Abdulaziz in achieving sustainable development, and investigating the values and factors of the effectiveness of the Saudi economy.

His Excellency pointed out that the conference is attended this year by a group of scientists and researchers from all over the world, and is accompanied by events, panel discussions and workshops that discuss the sources of Saudi economic history, confronting economic crises and modern approaches in the study of history, development, economy and building governmental and private economic institutions. 

 

70 speakers enrich the National Media Conference through 20 sessions and workshops 

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Specialists and interested people in the Kingdom are awaiting the launch of the National Media Conference organized by Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University represented by the College of Media and Communication during the period from 21-22 May 2023, which specialists and interested people rely on to consolidate the concept of national media, enrich its theoretical frameworks, discuss the contributions of the Saudi national media to community issues, keep pace with developments in the Kingdom, based on Vision 2030, and demonstrate the expected national role of young media professionals in the Kingdom, in light of the vision. 

The Chairman of the Scientific Committee of the Conference, Prof. Dr. Fahd bin Abdulaziz Al-Askar, confirmed that the Committee began from an early date to propose candidates to submit working papers, and participants in the dialogue and special sessions of the conference. He pointed out that about 70 speakers from Saudi academic and professional media leaders, and cultural and intellectual elites will participate in the conference, enriching with their interventions more than 16 dialogue sessions and 4 workshops. 

On the activities of the conference, Dr. Al-Askar indicated that they vary between intervention sessions that deal with the academic dimensions related to the national media, and dialogue sessions that deal with part of professional issues related to the national media, with the participation of a number of professional and academic media professionals, in addition to special sessions in which elites of national leaders speak on a number of issues related to Saudi media affairs at the national and international levels. 

His Excellency also indicated that the various fields of media and communication are today full of many different concepts about the ownership of the media, its roles and professional values, which is reflected directly on the national role of the media, adding that some media practices in developing countries tend to work according to market requirements to meet the desires of the masses at the expense of national priorities, with some media practices in the same countries preoccupied with propaganda work that those in charge of it imagine that they are thus achieving the public interest, without regard Communication variables and professional roles impose the need to marry the aspirations of the masses with the requirements of the national role of the media. 

Dr. Al-Askar adds that despite the collapse of the media on its various ownership and orientations, during times of crises and external threats, to unite within the system of the national vision, this reality is not enough to interrupt the crystallization of the national media, as the positions and priorities of each or some of the media soon change after the crises are resolved and the situation stabilizes. 

Despite what His Excellency sees as the emergence of many problems in the national practices of the media around the world, he believes that the Saudi media has been keen since its inception to play an important national role, especially to face the challenges that the Kingdom has gone through during its history due to regional and international repercussions, however, Dr. Al-Askar believes that media practices and legislation in the Kingdom need to be reviewed and evaluated, in order to ensure that media practices contribute to creating a local environment cognitively and behaviorally to keep pace with the Kingdom's Vision 2030. and achieve its objectives.


The President of Imam University participates in a working paper (in the Fifth Arab Conference on Higher Education and Sustainable Development: The Role of Universities in Achieving Sustainable Development Goals) held in Cairo, Arab Republic of Egypt 

His Excellency the President of Al-Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University, Prof. Ahmed bin Salem Al-Ameri, participated in a working paper in the Fifth Arab Conference on Higher Education and Sustainable Development: The Role of Universities in Achieving Sustainable Development Goals, held from 10-11 September 2023 in Cairo, Egypt. 

His Excellency stressed that this high-level conference discusses an academic topic and a humanitarian issue that has a renewed presence locally, regionally and globally as an issue with cultural, social and economic dimensions, which poses a major challenge to many development models related to the future of sustainable development, its goals and objectives, especially in this era of knowledge growing dimensions and repercussions, which requires all of us to unify academic efforts, achieve effective partnerships in the scientific and research fields, and promote integrated work in strategic planning tracks to meet with the needs of today's societies and tomorrow's generations. 

His Excellency added that one of the most important pivotal issues that we are experiencing now in higher education institutions in light of the rapid changes the world is witnessing, and the unprecedented successive developments that have occurred in all fields, is the issue of (sustainable development) and ensuring the achievement of its goals and objectives, as a key axis of its educational system, academic and research programs, and its enrichment and training services, and therefore this issue requires us to continuously study, serious research, and objective review of its concepts and social dimensions, and its economic repercussions. 

His Excellency pointed out that universities carry out their duties effectively and efficiently, as they are one of the most important national institutions entrusted with performing a fundamental task in serving the community, and actively contributing to achieving sustainable development goals and their dimensions through their knowledge tools, academic programs, development initiatives, and qualitative opportunities, whether in (quality of education), (research and innovation) or (human capital development), and from this point of view, and inspired by this importance, activating partnerships and agreements, and building meaningful strategic relations with leading regional and international universities, Advanced research centers have become an imperative and an extreme necessity imposed by the nature of the stage and the requirements of development, through which we exchange our knowledge and experiences, define our goals and priorities, share our roles and responsibilities, enhance our integrated work, and invest all our efforts and capabilities available, to increase our efficiency and effectiveness in achieving our common goals and interests in the areas of sustainable development. 

He stressed that we at Al-Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University, in order to achieve its leading role and national responsibilities towards the Saudi Vision 2030 and its development goals, and to achieve the goals of sustainable development, and the rehabilitation of effective human resources, have been keen to align its mission, goals and strategic objectives with the objectives of the Saudi vision, which stressed the importance of achieving the goals of sustainable development. 

Dr. Al-Ameri indicated that Imam University built its strategic plan 2021-2025 on axes that include achieving sustainable development goals such as teaching, learning and training, research, innovation and entrepreneurship, as well as partnerships, social responsibility, and institutional excellence, and made its first strategic goal "competitive educational outputs qualified knowledge and skills that meet the needs of the labor market", and emphasized in its second goal "qualitative research that contributes to knowledge progress and meets the needs of national development", and allocated its third goal to achieve: "Innovative and pioneering outputs that enhance the knowledge economy and achieve sustainable development", and adopted its fourth goal "effective community and national partnerships and contributions".

He pointed out that Imam University, because of its comparative advantages, competitive capabilities, and qualified human and material elements, has developed the Human Capacity Development Program, the National Personality Enhancement Program, and initiated partnerships and agreements in various fields with various government agencies and ministries, and adopted a number of qualitative initiatives, and implemented many projects related to sustainable development, including: Developing its academic programs, developing new programs and harmonizing them with the requirements of sustainable development, as well as including the concepts and objectives of sustainable development among the requirements. The university has also been interested in its societal responsibilities and serving humanity by continuously contributing to the dissemination of knowledge and education outside the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and helping countries in their development and raising the quality of education through its institutes in the continents of Africa and Asia for more than (40) forty years, and the university has been keen to support scientific research activities and innovation programs that are closely related to sustainable development, in addition to holding research partnerships with relevant government agencies; and international partnerships with universities and researchers to exchange Ideas, production of innovations, and increasing joint scientific publishing in the fields of sustainable development in accordance with national aspirations for research and innovation.

His Excellency explained that Imam University has implemented a special program to support and incubate university startups under the name of (Imam Cloud), which embraced (25) twenty-five projects during 2022, in addition to spreading the culture of entrepreneurship and economic and human development through many different courses, forums and workshops in this field, as well as participating in organizing and sponsoring some conferences on education and sustainable development, as well as the university's commitment to adopting policies and procedures that ensure the observance of sustainable development goals and their achievement in the fields Scientific, research and community service, as well as in the administrative, operational, technical and technical aspects, which confirms the university's interest in energy conservation projects, and working to sustain the Green University project to raise the quality of life in the university city.

He pointed out that these efforts have borne fruit - praise be to God - in the fields of sustainable development in the university's achievement of outstanding results and high indicators in international classifications related to sustainable development goals, the most important of which is the impact ranking (Impact Ranking) of the Times World Ranking, where the university was able to achieve all seventeen (17) goals, and to be among the list of the best (200) two hundred international universities in (7) seven different sustainable development goals, which confirms the university's firm commitment to addressing some of the most pressing challenges in In light of these achievements, it is worth mentioning some of the university's projects and initiatives that contributed to achieving this advanced classification in achieving the sustainable development goals.

His Excellency explained that Imam University initiated in the first goal (poverty eradication) to enable low-income students to complete their education through scholarship programs and financial aid, whether provided by the university directly or through its partnerships with donor companies and institutions, in addition to the free educational programs provided by the university's institutes outside the Kingdom, and the additional financial support it includes for students to help them bear the burdens and costs of studying, and the university is committed to providing support and care services to its students, such as consultations. Academic, career guidance, and skill guidance to help them succeed and move to the labor market efficiently and competently.

His Excellency pointed out that Imam University sought in the third goal of (good health and well-being) to build effective partnerships with local health institutions, and a number of partnerships with the relevant authorities, and the university also established a special unit for psychological care and social care for university employees and students to help them deal with the pressures of university life and personal challenges, which provides its services continuously in person or remotely while preserving the privacy of the beneficiaries, and the university has adopted an integrated system of knowledge, awareness and advisory programs. And educational in the health and other fields, in addition to supporting scientific research and health studies that contribute to improving health and well-being in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the world.

His Excellency pointed out that Imam University achieved in the fourth goal, which is related to quality education, the fifth place in the world, and its experience was praised locally, regionally and internationally for its efforts towards ensuring access to quality education for all, whether within the university city or as part of its broader mission to contribute to the global educational scene in line with the content of its goals, and the universality of its mission.

He pointed to the university's commitment to the quality of education through its comprehensive and diverse academic programs, which comply with national and international educational standards, and have academic accreditation from national and international accreditation organizations for existing programs, in addition to its focus on research and innovation, and contribute to the generation of new knowledge and progress in various disciplines, which strengthened the university's position and reputation as a center of academic excellence, as well as global cooperation with prestigious institutions and universities around the world, and strengthening these partnerships through knowledge exchange, Research integration, academic collaboration, cultural understanding, and enrichment of the educational experience for students and faculty alike, the university has also sought to provide high-quality inclusive education for all by creating an attractive and adapted learning environment that accommodates students with special needs, ensuring that everyone has equal access to and benefit from quality education, as well as active community participation through educational outreach programs, workshops and initiatives that promote lifelong learning and educational progress.

Dr. Al-Ameri stressed that Imam University has made great efforts in the fifth goal (gender equality) to empower women and enhance their role through a wide range of initiatives, which ensure equal opportunities and access to distinguished education for students in a wide range of academic disciplines, whether humanitarian, scientific or health, and enable them to continue their higher education in various fields, as well as involving them in events, events and activities witnessed by the university, and the university is proud of its educational and administrative staff who have shown Creativity in education, excellence in scientific research, and success in leadership positions at the university, the university also emphasizes raising community awareness of this goal through holding many workshops and conferences dealing with gender equality, including the recent conference on women's empowerment and their developmental role, which received the participation of more than 100 researchers.

Dr. Al-Ameri pointed out that Imam University realized in the sixteenth goal, which stipulates (peace, justice and strong institutions) since its inception that these principles are essential things on which the pillar of comprehensive development and the stability of society is based, and therefore it took the initiative to achieve this goal by strengthening the rule of law, and its keenness to excel in its scientific studies, and legal programs, which prepare graduates cognitively, and qualify them skillfully to contribute to achieving justice, and the university has also given research and studies in the field of peace, justice and governance. Its care through its research centers and specialized institutes. Due to the university's keenness to contribute to building strong institutions and responsible leaders, the university has sought to develop its employees by promoting the principle of ethical leadership, and instilling its organizational values and basic principles in them.

Because human rights are an essential pillar in promoting justice and peace, the university has been interested in human rights education in its programs and initiatives to contribute to raising the level of personal awareness, and empowering those interested in defending human rights in society, and in the field of civic participation, the university was keen to strengthen civil society institutions and promote peaceful coexistence, and encouraged its students to be active and responsible citizens in their communities. It also focused on community outreach through its continuous interaction with local and international organizations and community institutions to address social issues, promote justice, and support peacebuilding efforts.

His Excellency indicated that Imam University, within the framework of its endeavor to achieve the seventeenth goal, which emphasizes (partnerships to achieve the goals), took the initiative to build bridges of local, regional and international cooperation with counterpart universities through partnerships with universities, research institutions and international organizations, which facilitate the exchange of knowledge, support joint research initiatives, and enhance international academic opportunities for students and faculty members. The university also developed the research, innovation and entrepreneurship system in cooperation with startup incubators and innovation centers to harness research capabilities and enable technology transfer policy to serve the goals of sustainable development, and the university also stressed the importance of community participation through awareness and education programs, knowledge exchange, and support for cooperative projects to achieve sustainable progress in the development of the local community, in a way that serves the goals of sustainable development at the national level, and the university's keenness to align its academic programs and scientific research with national development priorities. It has taken the initiative to cooperate with public and private sector institutions, and has actively participated in sustainable development projects and initiatives such as environmental sustainability programs and others.

In conclusion, he stressed that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the auspicious era of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, may God protect them, pays great attention to achieving sustainable development through Saudi Vision 2030 and its ambitious programs, pointing out that Al-Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University is proud to have carried its lofty message to the whole world, and opened its doors to spread science and knowledge in the service of Islam, the homeland and humanity, based on its scientific and cultural heritage, the nobility of its march, and its extended experiences, and inspired by the principles of patriotism and responsibility, that education and the industry of future leaders is the main pillar of sustainable development, and looking forward with optimism to further the university's contribution to joint regional and international research projects, activating knowledge exchange, future cooperation and effective strategic partnerships with various peer universities and private sectors in the fields of sustainable development. 

External Scholarship Meeting 

​​​On Wednesday 9/16/2020 The President of Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, Prof. Ahmed bin Salem Al Ameri started meeting about the opportunities for external scholarship, and distinguished educational institutions selection for teaching assistants and lecturers.

The Vice Rector for Postgraduate Studies and Scientific Research, Prof. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-Tamim, Assistant vice Rector for Postgraduate Studies and Scientific Research, Dr. Osama bin Abdulrahman Al-Daghri and Vice Dean of Human Resources for Training and Scholarships, Dr. Muhammad bin Abdulaziz Al-Mansour they had their participation in the meeting. 

At the end there was an opportunity to ask and answer questions.


Imam University signs a memorandum of understanding with Najran University

Proceeding from the directives of the wise leadership to cooperate with educational institutions in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and to support policies of integration between them, and out of cooperation and activating the role of education policies in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, a memorandum of understanding was signed today, Thursday, August 26, 1442 AH between Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University and Najran University, in the presence of a number of officials. 

 The memorandum was signed by the Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University,  its president, Prof. Ahmed bin Salem Al-Amiri ,  and on the part of Najran  University,  its president, Prof. Falah bin Farraj Al-Subaie  .        

 This memorandum aims to implement joint aspects of cooperation and exchange experiences in scientific programs that serve both parties, in addition to building a strategic partnership for cooperation, implementing advisory, research and technical services, providing support services, entering into joint investments between the two universities, benefiting from academic buildings, implementing various training programs and tracks, and building bridges. Cooperation in the scientific, research, training and investment aspects.       

The signing of the memorandum by the Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University was attended  by His Excellency  Dr. Abdulrahman bin Abdullah Al-Saghir, Vice Rector for Business and Investment Development  , Dr. Mishaal bin Khalil Faraj, Assistant Vice President for Business Development and Investment for Legal Affairs, and Dr. Suleiman bin Abdullah Al-Saghir, CEO of the University Investments and Self-Resources Fund, Mr. Khalid bin Ahmed Al-Amer, Director of the General Investment Administration, Mr. Abdullah bin Othman Al-Omar, Director General of the General Administration of Endowments  , and on the part of Najran University, Dr. Mabkhout Abdullah Al-Saiari, General Supervisor of Investments, Endowments and Development Self-resources, and a number of officials.

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Dr. Al-Amiri receives the Ambassador of Tajikistan and discusses with him means of joint cooperation

His Excellency the President of Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University, Prof. Ahmed bin Salem Al-Amiri, discussed with the Ambassador of the Republic of Tajikistan to the Kingdom, Mr. Akram Karimi, ways to enhance joint cooperation, a number of issues of common interest and the conditions of Tajik students at the university.

This came during his reception of the ambassador and his accompanying delegation, on Wednesday afternoon, 25/8/1442 AH, in his office, where he stressed the importance of building partnerships in the scientific, academic, research and student fields between Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University and educational institutions in Tajikistan. The guest was keen to follow up on his country's students who are studying among the scholarship students at the university, stressing the interest and care of the university and its keenness to provide all services and facilities to all scholarship students of all nationalities and in all departments and colleges.

For his part, the Ambassador expressed his thanks and appreciation to His Excellency the President of the University for the warm reception, praising the efforts made by the wise leadership of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the service of Islam and Muslims, praising the strength of relations between the two brotherly countries and the steady development they are witnessing, stressing that Tajikistan considers the Kingdom a strategic partner.

The ambassador also praised the Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University and its role at the local, regional and international levels, stressing that its graduates.

The meeting was attended by the University's Vice Dean for Knowledge Exchange and International Communication, Prof. Abdullah Al-Yousef, Dean of Admission and Registration, Dr. Suleiman Al-Anqari, Dean of Student Affairs, Dr. Ahmed Al-Ahmad, and Director of the International Cooperation Department, Dr. Muhammad.

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Dr. Al-Amiri receives the Ambassador of Afghanistan

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His Excellency the President of Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University, Professor Dr. Ahmed bin Salem Al-Amiri, received in his office on Tuesday noon, 24/8/1442 AH, the Ambassador of the Republic of Afghanistan to the Kingdom, Mr. Ahmed Javed Mujadidi, and his accompanying delegation. 

During the meeting, a number of issues of common interest and ways to enhance scientific and research cooperation between Imam University and the universities of Afghanistan were discussed. 

His Excellency the ambassador praised the efforts of Imam University at the local level, and the university’s great role in introducing the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia at the international level and introducing the Islamic religion based on moderation, and the successive successes in achieving scientific and research partnerships and achieving international awards. 

The meeting was attended by the Vice Dean for Knowledge Exchange and International Communication, Prof. Abdullah Al-Yousef, the Dean of Admission and Registration, Dr. Suleiman Al-Anqari, and the Director of the International Cooperation Department, Dr. Muhammad Al-Otaibi, in addition to a number of university leaders.

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Signing a memorandum of understanding between Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University and the Electronic Education and Training Company

Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University, represented by the Prince Nayef Institute for Research and Consulting Services, signed with the Electronic Education and Training Company, on Tuesday afternoon, Rajab 25, 1442 AH, at the Institute’s headquarters. Al-Shuail, and from the company's side, the CEO of the E-Learning and Training Company, Mr. Imad bin Fahd Al-Deghaither. 

The memorandum of understanding aims at cooperation between the two parties in the areas of providing advisory and development services, marketing, training, research, qualitative, survey and strategic studies, translation and Arabization, administrative and institutional development, investment and business management, investing and providing human, administrative, legal, financial and accounting cadres, and managing and implementing projects in the areas of establishing Electronic educational platforms, publishing smart university books, lessons, electronic content, applications, virtual and augmented reality programs, exhibitions and conferences.

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Imam University signs a memorandum of cooperation with the University of Tabuk

Proceeding from the principle of activating aspects of cooperation, and with the aim of enhancing joint cooperation, Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University signed this Sunday 23/7/1442 AH, through the electronic department, a memorandum of cooperation with the University of Tabuk, and the memorandum was signed by Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University, its president, Prof. Dr. Ahmed bin Salem Al-Amiri, and on the part of the University of Tabuk, its president, Prof. Abdullah Mufreh Al-Dhiabi. 

The memorandum aims to exchange experiences and academic, scientific and administrative knowledge in the field of university education. 

The signing of the agreement on the part of Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University was attended by Prof. Abdullah Al-Yousef, Vice Dean for Knowledge Exchange and International Communication, Dr. Abdullah Al-Sheddi, Vice Rector for Planning, Development and Quality, and Dr. Abdullah Al-Fifi, Dean of the Deanship of Evaluation and Quality.​ 

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Al-Imam University signs a memorandum of cooperation and mutual understanding with the Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property

His Excellency the President of Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University, Dr. Ahmed bin Salem Al-Amiri, signed in his office today, Tuesday 4/4/1442 AH, a memorandum of cooperation and joint understanding between Al-Imam University and the Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property, with the CEO of the Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property, Dr. Abdulaziz. Al-Suwailem. 

During the signing of the memorandum, an agreement was signed to join the national network of intellectual property support centers at the authority, through which mechanisms for promoting and supporting innovation are implemented and strengthening the foundations of national innovation, by enabling access and benefiting from technical and scientific expertise, and providing assistance in researching intellectual property databases. and technical analysis, to meet technical and business needs, and raise knowledge of the advantages of intellectual property rights in general, and information on patents in particular. 

The President of Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University, Prof. Ahmed bin Salem Al Ameri, stressed the importance of the memorandum of understanding to build and strengthen strategic cooperation, and to achieve common goals between the university and the authority, considering that the areas included in the memorandum are important and serve studies and research specialized in intellectual property policies and systems, and include Exchanging advice and experiences in the field of emerging technologies related to the utilization of intellectual property information, including the applications of artificial intelligence in intellectual property. 

For his part, the CEO of the Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property, Dr. Abdulaziz bin Muhammad Al-Suwailem expressed his happiness with this step, which comes within the effective partnership and fruitful cooperation between Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University and the Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property, stressing that the university is the owner of the idea of ​​​​the Academic Alliance initiative and is the first university with which the authority signs this agreement and we will strive with it to achieve all agreed goals. on her . 

In a related context, His Excellency Dr. Abdulaziz Al-Muhaimid, Dean of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Al-Imam University, said that this step aligns with the university’s goals and plans in establishing a supportive and stimulating structure for innovation, indicating that the Deanship of Innovation and Entrepreneurship seeks, through the Intellectual Property Unit, to enhance the concept of intellectual property among university employees and to set policies and procedures that enhance the dissemination of this culture. . 

It is noteworthy that the memorandum included a number of common areas between the two parties regarding intellectual property, and included an agreement serving graduate students interested in the cooperation program urging them to contribute to scientific research in the field of intellectual property. Intellectual property by university faculty members. 

The signing of the agreement from the Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property was attended by Mr. Hisham Al-Arifi, Executive Director of Intellectual Property Policies, Mr. Fahd Al-Harbi, Director of the National Companies Department, Mr. Abdul Aziz Al-Qudhaibi, Director of the Public Relations and Events Department, and from the Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University: Prof. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-Tamim, Vice Rector for Graduate Studies and Scientific Research, and Prof. Abdullah Abdulaziz Al-Yousef, Vice Dean for Knowledge Exchange and International Communication, Dr. Abdulaziz Al-Muhaimid, Dean of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Dr. Anas Al-Shaiban, Vice Dean for Innovation and Technology Transfer, Prof. Saeed Al-Shamrani, Head of the Intellectual Property Unit and Coordinator of the Agreement, and Prof. Abdulaziz Al-Fadil, Director of the Dean’s Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Business . 

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Scientific Council of Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University

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organizational link: 

The General Secretariat of the Scientific Council is linked to the Vice Rector for Graduate Studies and Scientific Research. 

Objectives: 

Developing relevant bylaws and regulations to contribute to advancing the wheel of sober scientific research and raising its level in quantity and quality. 

 Spreading a culture of excellence in scientific research. 

Improving internal efficiency and exercising the highest levels of quality in all of the Council's work. 

Protecting the rights of faculty members related to the work of the Council. 

Building databases related to the work of the Council. 

Roles and responsibilities: 

Article (28) of the system of the Council of Higher Education and Universities stipulates the functions of the Scientific Council at the university, which are: 

Recommending the appointment of faculty members at the university. 

Deciding on academic promotions for university faculty members in accordance with the rules approved by the Higher Education Council. 

Encouraging scientific research, authorship, translation and publishing, and for this purpose he may: 

Setting rules to encourage the numbers of scientific research. 

Proposing the establishment of scientific research centers. 

Coordination between scientific research centers and the development of a general plan for them. 

Organizing the relationship with research centers outside the university. 

Determining the incentive and appreciative rewards for scientific works, their arbitration and ordering their disbursement. 

Publishing research, literature and scientific messages that he deems to be published. 

Recommending the issuance of scientific periodicals. 

Recommending the establishment of scientific societies. 

Acknowledgment of what is referred to him of textbooks and university theses that need to be reviewed. 

Evaluation of academic certificates submitted by Saudi faculty members. 

Consider what is referred to it by the University Council. 

An executive administration that facilitates the tasks of the Scientific Council and its permanent and temporary committees. Among its duties and responsibilities are the following: 

Preparing for the meetings of the Scientific Council, including preparing the invitation, the agenda and topics, and distributing them to the members. 

Preparing the minutes of the meetings, following up the signature of the members, and submitting them for approval by the authorized person. 

Preparing notification letters for the decisions and recommendations of the Scientific Council and following them up. 

Preparing statements of remunerations for members of the Council and its permanent committees, examiners of scientific production in requests for scientific promotions, and referees of scientific books submitted for scientific publication, and following them up with the competent authorities until the issuance of checks and sending them to their beneficiaries or depositing them in their accounts. 

Issuing and distributing all correspondences of the Scientific Council and its permanent administrative committees and handing them over to their respective authorities. 

Follow-up on the application of laws, regulations, and decisions, and any amendments found thereto. 

Preparing and designing all forms, and printing the annual reports of the Scientific Council and its permanent committees. 

Documenting the work of the Council and its permanent committees. 

Keeping records, topics and files. 

Respond to faculty members' inquiries, and provide them with regulations and forms. 

Expressing opinion and responding to transactions and follow-up. 

Managing the affairs of the administration’s employees and working to secure their needs. 

Receiving what comes to the council and presenting it to the council president and referring what needs to be referred to the council’s specialized committees. 

Follow-up the work of the committees emanating from the Council. 

Follow up on the affairs of the Council and its committees with the examiners and others. 

Lifting the financial benefits of the members of the Council and its committees. 

Updating the arbitrators' databases. 

Committees emanating from the Scientific Council: 

System and Scientific Affairs Committee for Faculty Members. 

Publication, Arbitration and Equations Committee. 

Scientific Ethics Committee. 

Committee to study the applications of those referred to retirement or whose contracts have expired. 

Committee for requests for scientific sabbaticals and sabbaticals to study a foreign language. 

Appointment requests committee at the rank of assistant professor or above. 

Studies and Development Committee. ​

Duties and Functions of the System and Scientific Affairs Committee: 

Receiving and examining the promotion requests referred to it by the Secretariat of the Scientific Council, and ensuring that 

complete its requirements. 

Study requests and apply their own rules, regulations and procedures. 

Preparing a report for the Scientific Council on each promotion request that includes data on the applicant, his scientific output, and his fulfillment of promotion requirements. 

Suggestion of arbitrators to examine the output submitted for promotion. 

Studying what is referred to it by the Secretariat of the Scientific Council and expressing the statutory opinion thereon. 

Documenting the work of the committee and its meetings in minutes and keeping them with the related documents and papers. 

Submitting proposals for developing the work procedures entrusted to the committee and related models. 

Preparing a comprehensive annual report on the committee's work during the academic year. 

Duties and Functions of the Publication, Arbitration and Equivalency Committee: 

Receiving and examining applications for publication, arbitration, and equations referred to it by the Secretariat of the Scientific Council, and ensuring that their requirements are completed. 

Study requests and apply their own rules, regulations and procedures. 

Preparing a report for the Scientific Council on each application for publication, scientific arbitration, or an equation that includes data on the applicant, his scientific output, and his fulfillment of the requirements of each application. 

Suggestion of arbitrators to examine scientific theses and books. 

Studying what is referred to it by the Secretariat of the Scientific Council and expressing the statutory opinion thereon. 

Documenting the work of the committee and its meetings in minutes and keeping them with the related documents and papers. 

Considering the examiners' reports, expressing opinion on what they contain, and submitting them to the Scientific Council. 

Estimate the financial rewards for examiners and researchers according to the specified criteria. 

Equivalency of certificates obtained by university employees on scholarships outside the Kingdom. 

Submitting proposals to develop the work entrusted to the committee and related models. 

Preparing a detailed annual report on the committee's work during the academic year that includes a statistical aspect on the topics studied by the committee. 

Duties and Responsibilities of the Scientific Ethics Committee: 

Review the regulations related to the ethics of scientific research that are being implemented at the university. 

Examining the applications referred to it by the Scientific Council Secretariat and expressing the statutory opinion thereon. 

Suggesting and implementing awareness programs on the ethics of scientific research and scientific integrity. 

Providing consultations to the Scientific Council regarding cases of breach of scientific integrity after studying them. 

Preparing a comprehensive annual report on the committee's work during the academic year. 

Tasks and Functions of the Committee to Study Contract Applications with Referred Persons: 

Receiving and examining retirement applications referred to it by the Secretariat of the Scientific Council and ensuring that the requirements are completed. 

Study requests and apply their own rules, regulations and procedures. 

Studying what is referred to it by the Secretariat of the Scientific Council and expressing the statutory opinion thereon. 

Preparing a statement of the names of the contractors. 

Preparing a statement of the names of those extended after the regular age. 

Documenting the work of the committee and its meetings in minutes and keeping them with the related documents and papers. 

Submitting proposals to develop the work procedures assigned to the committee and related models. 

Preparing a comprehensive annual report on the committee's work during the academic year. 

 

Duties and Functions of the Full-time and Full-time Applications Committee to Study a Foreign Language: 

Receiving and examining scientific sabbatical applications referred to it by the Scientific Council Secretariat 

   and ensure that its requirements are complete. 

Study requests and apply their own rules, regulations and procedures. 

Preparing a report for the Scientific Council on each sabbatical request that includes data on the applicant and his fulfillment of sabbatical requirements. 

Studying what is referred to it by the Secretariat of the Scientific Council and expressing the statutory opinion thereon. 

Documenting the work of the committee and its meetings in minutes and keeping them with the related documents and papers. 

Submitting proposals for developing the work procedures entrusted to the committee and related models. 

Preparing a comprehensive annual report on the committee's work during the academic year. 

Tasks and responsibilities of the Appointment Requests Committee at the rank of assistant professor or above: 

Receiving and examining applications for appointment to the rank of assistant professor or above that are referred to it by the Secretariat of the Scientific Council and ensuring that its requirements are completed. 

Study requests and apply their own rules, regulations and procedures. 

Preparing a report for the Scientific Council on each application for appointment at the rank of assistant professor or above, including data on the applicant and his fulfillment of appointment requirements. 

Studying what is referred to it by the Secretariat of the Scientific Council and expressing the statutory opinion thereon. 

Documenting the work of the committee and its meetings in minutes and keeping them with the related documents and papers. 

Submitting proposals for developing the work procedures entrusted to the committee and related models. 

Preparing a comprehensive annual report on the committee's work during the academic year. 

 

Tasks and responsibilities of the Studies and Development Committee: 

Studying relevant topics referred by the Scientific Council, the Council Chairman, or the Council Secretary to the committee. 

Develop proposals to develop the work of the Scientific Council. 

Preparing and reviewing the executive rules for the work of the Scientific Council. 

Documenting the work of the committee and its meetings in minutes and keeping them with the related documents and papers. 

Submitting proposals for developing the work procedures entrusted to the committee and related models. 

Preparing a comprehensive annual report on the committee's work during the academic year. 

 Annual report  for the academic year 1441 AH : 

 

The annual report of the summary of the work of the Scientific Council for the academic year 1441 AH, which includes statistics and data for the administrative work areas related to faculty members and the like, which include: appointments, promotions, scientific sabbaticals, devotees to learning another language, contracting with retired Saudi faculty members, and participations Local and international scientific, and everything that falls within the work of the Scientific Council. 

annual report 

About the work of the Scientific Council for the academic year (1441 AH) 

Introduction: 

This is a report on the work of the Scientific Council for the academic year 1441 AH. 

First: Board meetings: 

During the academic year 1441 AH, the Scientific Council held (forty-six) sessions, during which it considered (six hundred and twenty-five) topics and took the necessary decisions and recommendations in their regard. 

Second: Committees emanating from the Board: 

Based on Article (twenty-nine) of the Higher Education and Universities Council system, the Council formed the following committees to study topics before submitting them to the Council, as follows: 

  • System and Scientific Affairs Committee for Faculty Members. 

  • Publication, Arbitration and Equations Committee. 

  • A committee to study the applications of retired or expired Saudi faculty members. 

  • Scientific Ethics Committee. 

  • A full-time scientific and sabbatical request committee to study a foreign language. 

  • Committee to study applications for appointment at the rank of assistant professor or above. 

  • Permanent Committee for Studies and Development. 

  • Third: The topics discussed by the council: 

  • In its sessions, the Council discussed the topics that were presented to it and referred what needed to be studied to the relevant committees to complete their study, and issued the necessary decisions on the completed topics. 

  • The topics presented to the council included a variety of areas, including: 

  • Faculty promotion field: 

 
The Scientific Council considered a number of requests for promotion, and their number was (ninety-four), according to the following: 

  1. During this year, the Council approved the promotion of (seventy-two) members of the teaching staff, including (twenty-one) to the rank of professor, and (fifty-one) to the rank of associate professor, and the Council also formed a number of arbitration committees to consider the scientific output submitted. From the faculty members for the purpose of promotion and the output was referred to them after completing the regular procedures, and the number of research submitted for this purpose was (six hundred and thirty-two) research. 

  1. The requests of (twenty-three) faculty members for promotion were also studied, and the Council recommended not to be promoted because they did not meet the conditions required for promotion. 

  • Academic field: 

The Council considered a number of applications for a full-time academic and a full-time study of the language, and their number was (fifty-three), where it recommended approval of (thirty-three) applications, and rejected (four) applications, while it approved (four) applications for cancellation of full-time, and (twelve). ) a request to postpone it, after studying the scientific projects they submitted for sabbaticals, and considering the scientific trips they require. 

Demands for a full-time scientific and full-time study of a foreign language approved by the Council for the academic year 1441 AH, and the share of each academic rank of full-time, 

 

  • Field of academic sabbatical achievement:  
    The Council recommended the approval of the full-time applications (for ten) faculty members who completed their scientific research or completed their studies.  

   

  • The field of appointment to the rank of assistant professor from within the university: 

 
The Council considered the appointment of (one hundred and thirty-three) members of the teaching staff who obtained a doctorate degree from within the university or from those on scholarships from the university from among the teaching assistants and lecturers, and recommended approval of their appointment to the rank of assistant professor in the various colleges and higher institutes of the university. 

 
The field of appointment to the rank of assistant professor from outside the university: 

  •  
    The Council considered (fifty-seven) requests from outside the university for transfer and appointment to the rank of assistant professor at the university. The rank of (Assistant Professor) in the various faculties of the university and its higher institutes.  

 

  • The field of transfer between university units: 

The Council considered a number (seven) of requests from faculty members and the like for transfer from one college to another, or from one department to another, and took the necessary recommendations in their regard. 

 

  • Field of Referral to Early Retirement and Resignation: 

 
The Council considered a number (twenty-six) of requests submitted by faculty members and the like for early retirement or resignation and took the necessary recommendations in their regard.  

 
The field of contracting with Saudi faculty members: 

  •  
    The Council considered the requests submitted by some colleges and higher institutes to contract with Saudi faculty members who were referred to retirement due to reaching the legal age, or to renew the contract with those whose previous contracts had expired and their number (thirty-five) members, and after studying the requests in light of the needs of colleges and scientific departments, and in light of What the bylaws and regulations decided, the necessary recommendations were taken regarding them.  

 

  • The scope of requests from government agencies and the private sector to use faculty members as part-time consultants: 

The Scientific Council received a number of requests from government agencies and the private sector for their need to use the expertise of faculty members at the university to work as part-time consultants for a period of one year.   

  • Field of scientific awards: 

The scope of disbursing an award for excellence allowance to Saudi faculty members and the like. The Council studied a number (thirty-seven) applications for a distinction allowance, and all of them were approved. 

The number of approved studies was (seventy-four). 

 The Scientific Council has recommended the payment of a reward for excellence allowance to faculty members  

  • The field of publishing, arbitration and equations: 

 
The Council considered (seventy-seven) issues related to publication, arbitration and equations after studying them by the Publication, Arbitration and Equivalency Committee, as follows: 

 
1 - The committee considered a number of scientific works nominated for publication, and formed scientific arbitration committees for them, and after the approval of the Scientific Council, the committee referred them to the arbitrators. 

 
2- The committee considered the books submitted to arbitration for promotion, and formed arbitration committees for it, and after the approval of the Scientific Council, it was referred to the arbitrators. 

 
3 - The committee received reports from arbitrators regarding the scientific works referred to them, discussed them, made recommendations about them, and estimated the arbitrators' rewards. 

 
4 - The committee considered books and academic theses, after their owners modified them according to the arbitrators’ reports, and their publication was approved and forwarded for printing. 

 
5- Based on the arbitrators’ reports, a number of books were accepted to be submitted for promotion, and others were rejected. 

 
7 - The committee reviewed the number of books and scientific theses that were printed and published, and the committee estimated the rewards of their owners in accordance with the approved regulations and publishing controls. 

 
7 - The committee reviewed the number of books that have been printed and published before and require the need to reprint them. 

 
8 - A number of doctoral and master's degrees have been equalized for faculty members at the university. 

 

Fourth: Adoption of bylaws, regulations and rules: 

The council considered a number of topics for study, namely: 

  1. Reconsidering the conditions approved by the University Council for contracting with retired Saudi faculty members. 

  1. Review the executive rules for contracting with retired Saudi faculty members. 

  1. Review the criteria for acceptance of scientific journals. 

  1. Considering the criteria and procedures for applying from outside Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University for appointment or transfer for faculty positions at the university. 

  1. Studying the controls for participation in conferences, symposia, courses, meetings, workshops and the like submitted by the Conferences, Seminars and Scientific Awards Committee. 

  1. Consider the list of honorary titles at the Faculty of Medicine. 

 
After studying these proposals, it was recommended to approve them and submit them to the competent authority to take the necessary procedures for approval. 

 
Fifth: Report on the supervision of scientific societies:  
In view of the rapid developmental movement that the Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University is witnessing under its current administration in all fields, which placed it at the top of the pyramid of Islamic universities locally and in the Gulf, and made it compete with Arab and international universities. And the role it is working on in building the knowledge economy, and what it offers to achieve its responsibility towards society. 

 
 The scientific societies have enjoyed unprecedented support from the university administration represented by His Excellency the Vice Rector for Graduate Studies and Scientific Research, which has enabled them to achieve many of their plans and goals, which aspire to transform them into an independent administration for scientific societies. The number of societies has reached (thirteen) as follows: following: 

  • Scientific Societies:  

 

 

the number 

the assembly 

1 

Saudi Scientific Society for the Arabic Language 

2 

Saudi Scientific Society for Sociology and Social Work 

3 

Scientific Association for Dawah Studies 

4 

Saudi Jurisprudence Scientific Society 

5 

The Saudi Scientific Society for the Qur’an and its Sciences 

6 

The Saudi Scientific Society for the Sunnah and its Sciences 

7 

Saudi Scientific Association for Languages ​​and Translation 

8 

The Saudi Scientific Association for Training, Education and Human Resources Development 

9 

Saudi Scientific Association for Public Relations and Advertising 

10 

Saudi Judicial Scientific Society 

11 

Saudi Scientific Society for Jurisprudence Medical Studies 

12 

Saudi Inventors Association 

13 

Film Society 

 

 

  • Miscellaneous topics: 

In addition to the previous areas, the Council studied other topics and proposals and issued the appropriate decisions regarding them, including: 

  • Approval of the request to authorize His Excellency the Vice President for Graduate Studies and Scientific Research, the Chairman of the Scientific Council, to choose alternative examiners for the apologetic, those with whom it is impossible to communicate, or those whose late response is noticed. 

  • Starting revisions to the promotions regulations and its executive rules at the university. 

  •  Start reviewing the rules regulating sabbatical leave. 

  •  Resume reviewing the Academic Integrity Regulations at Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University. 

  • Studying and forming examination committees to look into the presence of defects in some of the research submitted for promotion. 

Sixth: The Secretariat of the Council 

The secretariat of the Council exercised its powers, including: 

  1. Receiving what comes to the council and presenting it to the council president and referring what needs to be referred to the council’s specialized committees. 

  1. Preparing the agenda for the council's sessions, preparing the topics to be presented to it, and inviting members to attend the session. 

  1. Follow up the work of the committees emanating from the council. 

  1. Recording of meeting minutes. 

  1. Reporting the decisions of the Council to the executive authorities after their approval. 

  1. Follow-up payment of dues to the examiners. 

  1. Raising the financial benefits of the members of the Council and its committees. 

 

In addition to other work that falls within the powers of the Secretary General of the Council. 

Head of the Scientific Council 

Vice Rector for Graduate Studies and Scientific Research 

Scientific Council 

Standing Committees ​

associations 

Secretary General of the Scientific Council 

Director of Administration 

Seventh: Conclusion 

Through this brief presentation on the work of the Council during the academic year 1441 AH, it may be appropriate to point out and commend the support, encouragement and support of the Council and its secretariat from the officials of the university, which had the greatest impact on the achievements. 


Memorandum of Understanding between Prince Nayef Institute for Research and Consulting Services at Imam University and Jadeer Company for Education, Training, Employment and Consulting. 

https://imamu.edu.sa/news/Pages/news-22-4-1442-01.aspx

With the approval of His Excellency the President of Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University, Prof. Dr. Ahmed bin Salem Al-Amiri, a memorandum of understanding was signed between Prince Nayef Institute for Research and Consulting Services at the university, and Jadeer Company for Education, Training, Employment and Consulting, on Sunday 04/21/1442 AH, corresponding to 06/12/06 2020, at the headquarters of the Prince Nayef Institute for Research and Consulting Services. 

The memorandum was signed by Dr. Riyadh bin Ahmed Al-Shuail, General Supervisor of Prince Nayef Institute for Research and Consulting Services at Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University, and Dr. Nasser bin Hammad Al Hammad, CEO of Jadeer Education, Training, Employment and Consulting Company. 

The memorandum between the two parties aims to provide advisory and development services, marketing, training, research, qualitative, survey and strategic studies, translation and Arabization, administrative and institutional development, investment and business management, investment and provision of human, administrative, legal, financial and accounting cadres, project management and implementation, engineering consultancy and the environment (scope of cooperation). geographical, inside and outside the Kingdom), and coordinating the financing of advisory services through (Saudi and Gulf development funds), especially educational, and human resource development. 

It is noteworthy that Jadeer Education, Training, Employment and Consulting Company has experience in providing consultancy, training, employment, education, field surveys and business services through its office in Al-Kharj Governorate.​ 

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A lecture entitled (Common Mistakes in Practical Research). 

The Deanship of Graduate Studies, represented by the Academic Advising Unit, organized a lecture entitled (Common Mistakes in Practical Research), by Dr.: Abeer bint Khaled Al-Shalhoub, on Sunday 22/3/1442 AH via the Zoom program. The lecture aimed to familiarize students with the common methodological and technical errors facing them. Researchers during the research stages, the lecture included many interventions and inquiries.​ 

11.  Honoring the winners of the Research Excellence Awards and Scientific Publishing Incentives at Al-Imam University. 

 

Under the generous patronage of His Excellency the President of Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University, a. Dr. Ahmed bin Salem Al-Amiri, the University Vice Presidency for Graduate Studies and Scientific Research represented by the Deanship of Scientific Research organized a celebration to honor the winners of the Research Excellence Awards in its eleventh session and the incentives for global publishing in its eighth session. 

The celebration began with a speech by His Excellency the President of the University in which he congratulated the winners of the publication shields, praising their prominent role in contributing to the enrichment of research publishing on behalf of the University, stressing the role of scientific research and that it integrates with the educational process of the University and plays a prominent role in advancing countries in terms of knowledge and economics. He also welcomed all the ideas and initiatives that researchers have Contribute to the development of scientific research at the university, wishing them further excellence and progress. 

Then, His Excellency the Vice Rector for Graduate Studies and Scientific Research, Prof. Dr.Abdullah Al-Tamim congratulated the award winners, praising the support provided by the university administration to researchers from the university’s employees. His Excellency also referred to a number of research initiatives that the Deanship of Scientific Research will launch to serve the scientific research and researchers at the university, calling on them to benefit from these programs. 

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President of the University, on an introductory tour of the research headquarters. 

Taking all precautionary measures and preventive measures, Her Excellency the Vice Rector for Female Student Affairs, Prof. Dr. Nouf Al-Ajmi, conducted an introductory tour on Sunday, 23 Safar 1442 AH, along with the Adviser to His Excellency the President of the University for Scientific Research, Dr. Ibtisam Al-Olayan, and the Assistant Dean of the Deanship of Scientific Research, Dr. Hanan Akhdar. To the headquarters serving scientific research in order to closely monitor its infrastructure and discuss ways to develop it with the best local and international practices. 

The tour included the headquarters of the applied laboratories of the College of Science, in the presence of the Vice Dean of the College, Dr. Abeer Al-Nahdi, and the meeting with the deputies of the departments and the study of the partnership between the university and its counterparts from universities to train students and refine the educational process with practical application that improves the quality of the outputs and increases their solidity in the face of challenges and making them capable of giving The academic is a stronger card and more confidence. 

The King Abdullah Center for Translation and Arabization also had a share of the tour, where the Vice Dean of the Institute, Dr. Hind Al-Qadi, discussed some ideas to extend ways of cooperation between the center and external parties as well as internal parties and work to turn them into a tangible reality soon, God willing. 

After that, the library affiliated to the Deanship of Student Affairs, led by its Dean, Dr. Maha Al-Khathami, took a lot of the tour’s time and won applause for the tremendous efforts they saw in classifying the library and facilitating ways to provide all services electronically to researchers and those interested in light of the pandemic. This was followed by a visit to the Deanship of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, which is the incubator for the university’s work, through which many pioneering projects were launched, which received a patent for their applicants. Improve it and prove the rights of its creators. 

After that, Her Excellency the Undersecretary, the advisor, and the accompanying team on the tour stopped at the Skills Development Center, which is concerned with developing the educational process, continuous training for faculty members and supporting professional capabilities. Among the universities in the world.

The tour was concluded by examining the centers of the Deanship of Scientific Research with Dr. Hanan Akhdar, in addition to the centers’ officials, identifying their requirements, providing them with logistical support, and discussing all the obstacles that stand in the way of developing the centers.

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Consulting Services at Al-Imam University, and the Gulf House for Research and Economic Consultations. 

With the approval of His Excellency the President of Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University, Prof. Dr. Ahmed bin Salem Al-Amiri, today, Wednesday, 27 Safar 1442 AH, a memorandum of understanding was signed between the Prince Nayef Institute for Research and Advisory Services at the university, and the Gulf House for Research and Economic Consultations. 

The memorandum was signed by the Institute, d. Riyadh bin Ahmed Al-Shuail, General Supervisor of Prince Nayef Institute for Research and Advisory Services at the university, and Dr. Tawfiq bin Abdulaziz Al-Suwailem, CEO of Dar Al Khaleej Company for Research and Economic Consultations.  

The memorandum aims at cooperation between the two parties in the field of providing advisory and development services, marketing, training, research, qualitative, survey and strategic studies, translation and Arabization, administrative and institutional development, investment and business management, investment and provision of human, administrative, legal, financial and accounting cadres, and project management and implementation.​ 

It is noteworthy that the Gulf House for Research and Economic Consultations has a long experience in providing economic and financial consultancy and studies, field surveys and services of businessmen through its office in Riyadh or its branches in Jeddah and Al-Khobar. 


gning a memorandum of cooperation between Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University and King Abdulaziz House. 

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Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University and King Abdulaziz House signed a memorandum of cooperation at noon on Monday, Muharram 12, 1442 AH, at the university’s headquarters. The memorandum aims to exchange experiences in the areas of joint cooperation in a way that contributes to achieving the strategic goals of the two sides, and as a contribution to achieving Saudi Vision 2030. 

-Amiri, while Al-Dara was represented by the Acting Secretary-General, Dr. Fahd bin Abdullah Al-Samari. The two parties expressed that this agreement serves the university and the administration in many fields. 

His Excellency the President of the University, Prof. Ahmed bin Salem Al-Amiri, stated that this agreement includes everything related to the development of historical studies curricula at all levels of the university and the development of the study plan for the Department of History for all educational levels, Bachelor’s, Master’s and Ph.D. From Aldara's experience in such partnership. 

He added that this partnership will eventually reap the fruits of the people of the country, so all thanks to everyone who was behind this agreement with the administration, who were keen on building this agreement. 

For his part, His Excellency the Secretary-General of the Department indicated that the relationship between the Department and the University is not new, and today we reach the framing of this relationship through this agreement, and it is an indicator for achieving the achievements and business between the two parties. They enjoy it from a reliable historical elite, and I heard from colleagues the keenness on development and the administration was honored to prepare a third secondary course for scientific institutes, which is a matter of development and not a defect in the previous course, and now there are workshops and the vision of the Kingdom 2030 based on history and heritage. He pointed out that this agreement includes everything related to the development of historical studies curricula at all levels of the university and the development of the study plan for the Department of History for all educational levels, bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees. 

For his part, the Dean of the College of Social Sciences, Dr. Zuhair bin Abdullah Al-Shehri, stated that the memorandum of cooperation between the university and the administration includes cooperation in the field of scientific research through the completion of studies and research, especially historical and civilizational, and participation in holding conferences and scientific meetings that serve our Saudi national history and cooperation in preparing academic programs and courses Social studies, cooperation and integration in the field of museums and historical and heritage exhibitions, enabling students to train at the King Abdulaziz Foundation, organizing related programs in documents, archives, etc., and exchanging experiences, consultations and specialized competencies. 

The memorandum includes three areas of cooperation; The first field is scientific research, as it emphasizes cooperation in holding scientific conferences and research seminars between the two parties in the historical, heritage, cultural, documents and archives, especially those related to the history and civilization of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, participation in scientific research between the two parties, and the cooperation of research centers of both parties in the completion of studies And research that serves common areas or one of the parties. The first field also included cooperation in research activities or scientific events that serve Saudi history, historical knowledge and research chairs, as well as cooperation in membership of advisory and administrative committees and councils that serve the interests of both parties in accordance with the regulations in force in both sides. 

The second field of cooperation included scientific programs and museums; By agreeing to cooperate in preparing and developing academic programs and building social studies courses that are related to the national history of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the university’s institutes and colleges, as well as cooperation and integration in the field of museums, heritage exhibitions and historical collections. 

As for the third area of ​​cooperation, it is the field of consulting and training, and it included enabling university students from the departments of history, geography, geographic information systems and other departments and centers to conduct field training in the department according to joint scientific and practical mechanisms, as well as organizing courses and programs related to history, civilization, heritage, social sciences, documents, archives and Arabic calligraphy. The exchange of scientific and technical expertise in the field of quality assurance, and the implementation of joint training programs in the scientific, historical, civilizational, geographical, social, and administrative fields, and programs related to documents and archives.

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Social Responsibility Association 

https://twitter.com/IMSIU_edu_sa/status/1558804274989219845 

#جامعة_الإمام and (Social Responsibility Association) sign a memorandum of cooperation aimed at conducting research and studies, activating joint programs, strengthening cooperation in spreading the culture of social responsibility, and raising community members’ awareness of the importance of social responsibility initiatives, and the role of individuals in activating them in line with #رؤية_السعودية_2030 .

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The College of Engineering at Al-Imam University Obtains International Academic Accreditation (ABET) 

The College of Engineering at Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University has officially obtained the international academic accreditation (ABET) from the Accreditation Council for Engineering and Technology in the United States of America, which is the highest international scientific evaluation of engineering education institutions in the world, and obtaining ABET accreditation is an international certificate that gives weight A prestigious scientific and international recognition all over the world for graduates of colleges that obtained that accreditation, in addition to the appreciation that the state enjoys as the sponsor and incubator for that scientific institution. This is a number of detailed and documented reports from the college and visits to the international accreditation team from several different nationalities to ensure the application and full commitment to the quality standards required in all scientific and academic activities in the college.  

  This accreditation has been achieved with the self-experience of the faculty’s employees with great support from the university administration, which is keen on the quality of its educational programs on a permanent basis, which has given the faculty full support and confidence due to its distinguished elite of distinguished faculty members from inside and outside Saudi Arabia who have great experience in the scientific and academic field International quality standards, and this achievement was reflected in the academic accreditation of all disciplines in the college, namely: mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, civil engineering, chemical engineering, after the first comprehensive evaluation and visit by the international committee without any additional notes or reviews of the college’s procedures. One of the important distinguishing marks for the quality of evaluation.  

His Excellency the President of the University, Prof. Dr. Ahmed bin Salem Al-Amiri, blessed the Dean of the College of Engineering and the faculty’s staff for this achievement, explaining that this achievement must be a start and a breakthrough for everything that serves the university students and the faculty’s employees, stressing that the university administration serves everything that achieves the goals of the College of Engineering and all faculties and institutes Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University, wishing the college and its staff further success and success. 

In his tweet on the college's Twitter page, Dr. Adel Al-Fawzan, Dean of the College, on behalf of all the staff and students of the College, thanks and appreciation to His Excellency Dr. Ahmed bin Salem Al-Amiri, President of Imam Ali University, for his support and direct care of the College, and all his generous management team during the steps of obtaining accreditation and providing all the possibilities and facilities available to complete the procedures for obtaining international academic accreditation, which was He has a great impact in that honorable image that came out of the evaluation of the International Accreditation Committee and was the first well-wishers to obtain the accreditation, which pleased all members and employees of the college, which appeared during their celebration of honor on various social media. 

It is noteworthy that one of the important factors that enter into the evaluation criteria is the institution’s keenness on comprehensive development plans, which the college was keen on by developing scientific programs for the disciplines, in addition to establishing a number of new disciplines, including architecture and industrial engineering, with distinguished scientific programs aimed at serving the community and the needs of the labor market, which is keen The college’s programs have been constantly achieving its requirements and communicating with the engineering business sectors since its inception through engineering training, scientific visits and workshops, in addition to its participation in a number of distinguished research projects. Give weight and an honorable image to the college despite its recent inception. 

 

The Dean of Library Affairs, Prof. Maha Al-Khathami this morning a delegation from  @MOCLibraries 

headed by Dr. Abdul Rahman Al-Asim, CEO of the authority. During the meeting, they discussed ways of cooperation between the two sides. The delegation also toured the facilities of the Prince Sultan Library for Science and Knowledge in  @IMSIU_edu_sa

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Memorandum of Cooperation between the University and the General Directorate of Civil Defense (1439-6-25 A.H.) 

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Imam University and the Ministry of Health sign a memorandum of understanding 

Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University and the Ministry of Health signed this morning, Wednesday 6/8/1443 AH, a memorandum of understanding between the two sides, at the headquarters of the Ministry of Health in the Digital City. Empowerment Engineer Fahd bin Saleh Al-Azzam, and in the presence of Dr. Abdullah Al-Asmari, Advisor to His Excellency the President of Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University, Dr. Nayef Al-Otaibi, Dean of the College of Science, Dr. Zuhair Al-Shehri, Dean of the College of Social Sciences, Dr. Salem Al-Yami, Dean of the Deanship of Scientific Research, and Dr. Abdullah Al-Zayed, Vice Dean of the College of Medicine. Dr. Noura Al-Enezi, Assistant Minister of Health, official spokesman, Dr. Muhammad Al-Abdali, and a number of officials from both sides. 

The memorandum of understanding aims at cooperation between the research centers of the Deanship of Scientific Research at Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University and the Ministry of Health in completing studies and research that serve common areas between the two parties, and cooperation in research activities or scientific events that serve both sides, in addition to cooperation in holding scientific conferences and research seminars. Between the two sides in the fields of studies, research and training, as well as joint research cooperation in applied, social and humanitarian research that serves the directions of the university and the ministry and enhances the quality of health for the Saudi citizen. 

The memorandum of understanding includes the ministry's participation in rehabilitating the university's laboratories through the application of "good laboratory practices" mechanisms and by providing the capabilities of "medical and biological testing of samples."According to what is later agreed upon between the two parties, as well as mutual benefit from research laboratories and specialized laboratories between the university and the ministry, and the formation of joint research committees to cooperate in providing solutions to the problems and challenges facing the ministry and serving the health of the citizen and society and improving their quality through the research experiences owned by both parties, in addition to Qualifying researchers at the university and the ministry through joint cooperation in implementing training courses in the field of scientific research and supporting computer programs, and building smart partnerships that include the formation of joint research groups between the university and the ministry, to produce classified scientific research and valuable scientific products that serve the needs of both parties and are in line with national priorities in the health field. In addition to joint scientific and research supervision on training university students in graduation projects in the laboratories of the Ministry after its approval, and supporting joint scientific and research supervision of university graduate students’ research and their theses, throughUsing the technical capabilities and medical and laboratory equipment of the Ministry based on what is coordinated and agreed upon later between the two parties, as well as adding specialized applied materials in health sciences that serve the university’s directions, specializations and strategic objectives in its curricula, and the participation of the Ministry’s employees in preparing specialized health courses, and developing curricula and study plans related to. 

After the signing, the university delegation toured the ministry's command and control center, and toured the virtual hospital, reviewed all the services it provides to patients, and listened to a detailed explanation about those services. 

 

Saudi Youth Sustainability Conference 

Male and female students from the Gifted and Outstanding Unit of the Vice Deanship of Student Affairs for Female Student Affairs participated in the Saudi Youth Sustainability Conference 2022 under the slogan Prosper Together, which was held at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) in Thuwal, for two days from Sunday 19/6/2022 AD. Under the supervision of the Vice Dean of Student Affairs for Female Student Affairs, Dr.Ohoud bint Othman Al-Manea, and the Vice Dean for Programs and Activities, Dr.Abdullah Al-Asmari. 

It is a national youth organization that aims to connect and empower youth leaders across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to lead positive change towards a prosperous and sustainable future, as the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is witnessing a historic transformation towards a prosperous future, so that Saudi youth have a tremendous opportunity to harness their energy and invest their skills, to participate in the economic and social transformation And the most ambitious environmentalist, in which we hope that the Saudi youth will be an active contributor to the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 through a sense of social responsibility, education and technology. 

The Saudi Youth Sustainability Conference aims to encourage and establish student sustainability clubs in Saudi universities, empower youth to lead change from the ground up, develop and disseminate best practices in youth sustainability initiatives, and strengthen national and international links for change makers, in order to expand sustainable solutions, and promote and exchange knowledge. In the field of sustainable development of the United Nations, it also aims to launch joint efforts to find sustainable solutions on university campuses and neighboring communities, build a youth platform to share knowledge about sustainability initiatives, host an annual meeting of youth-led sustainability organizations, to enable initiatives and celebrate achievements, and hold collaborative awareness initiatives such as a series of seminars and sustainable development tours. 

Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University is represented by a group of university students, who are as follows: (Nibras Al-Anzi, Aroub Al-Dabibi, Shaima Al-Sheikh, Al-Jawhara Al-Aiban, Ruba Al-Dua’a, Sarah Al-Hazaa, Mishaal Al-Mubarak, Muhammad bin Mahboub, Saad Al-Subaie, Abdul Mohsen Al-Otaibi, and Abdulaziz torch). 

The conference included the opening and welcoming speech at the beginning of the annual conference, introducing change leadership towards Vision 2030, cooperation for greening the country, an accompanying exhibition for change makers, the impact of community movements on sustainable development, the new wave of sustainability in mega projects in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and thinking about sustainability. economic, introductory tours at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, and at the conclusion of the first day, a review and discussion of the film The Year Earth Changed. 

On its second day only, it included sustainability as a life journey, not a destination, and how to thrive together as a nation, and re-imagining the role of education on sustainability, and young leaders in sustainability. Also within the conference activities, it included lectures and workshops, and a competition was held for initiatives that serve the community in the field Sustainability, with the participation of more than twenty projects by male and female students from Saudi universities, and they were presented to the library at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology. ​​

A group of male and female students thanked the Deanship of Student Affairs for providing this opportunity and the most wonderful and unique experience, and special thanks go to the Vice Dean of Student Affairs for Female Student Affairs, Dr. Ahoud Al-Manea for taking good care and attention during this enjoyable trip, and thanks to Dr. Abdullah Al-Asmari for his supervision of the students, and a. Arwa Al-Muhanna and A. Hind Al-Ghathber for their continuous support, who contributed to facilitating our attendance at this distinguished conference, which will enrich our scientific and academic career, and concluded with gratitude to the Dean's staff for their keenness and attention to everything that is in the interest of male and female students.​

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l and Medium Enterprises 

Al-Sabhan visits - accompanied by a number of members of the General Authority - a business incubator #جامعة_الإمام ; To discuss ways to enhance joint action; In support of the university's entrepreneurship system.  

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https://twitter.com/IMSIU_edu_sa/status/1529444659684069378 ​

To open new horizons in cooperation and partnership with national institutions, and in order to achieve the university’s development goals, the #جامعة_الإمام Undersecretary for Business Development and Investment, Prof. Dr. Abdul Rahman Al-Saghir, accompanied by Dr. Badr Suleiman Al-Sama’ani, Dean (Deanship of Information Technology) visits the General Authority for Military Industries. https://imamu.edu.sa/news/pages/news_1443_10_18_3.aspx…​ 

The memorandum, which was signed by the Undersecretary for Investment Development at the Ministry, Faisal bin Essam Hamza, and the University’s Vice President for Business Development and Investment, Dr. Abdul Rahman bin Abdullah Al-Saghir, aims to frame the cooperation between the two parties; With the aim of creating and developing investment opportunities, and exchanging information and experiences in the field of investment, in order to keep pace with and achieve the goals of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030.  


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ng workshops between the two sides, exchanging technical consultations, supporting training and development opportunities in the field of investment and entrepreneurship, and creating regular postgraduate programs (higher diploma, master’s or doctorate) or executive master’s programs (professional), designed according to the needs of the Ministry Investment and its areas of interest. 
 
The university seeks to meet the needs of the community, through the preparation of scientifically, culturally, culturally, and intellectually for the service of the community and the provision of an educational and cultural environment that serves the needs of the academic institution, which is presented in the promoter of the development of human cadres; the work.  
 
The signing of the memorandum comes within the framework of the Ministry’s efforts to achieve the objectives of the National Investment Strategy, which seeks to empower priority investment sectors, and facilitate access to investment opportunities, as the Kingdom has huge investment opportunities in the education sector, and is committed to supporting education in pursuit of sustainable development goals and promoting investment. To promote innovation, by expanding vocational training to meet the needs of the labor market, and to promote and support a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship, under the Human Capacity Development Program, one of the programs of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030. 


Cooperation between Saudi Standards and Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University 

 

The Governor of the Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization, Dr. Saad bin Othman Al-Qasabi, and His Excellency the President of Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University, Dr. Ahmed bin Salem Al-Amiri, signed a memorandum to enhance joint cooperation between the two sides, provide rehabilitation, training, advisory and research services, and exchange experiences related to the activities of the two sides.  
The memorandum of cooperation aims at exchanging knowledge and experiences between the authority and the university in a way that allows the preparation of specialized scientific cadres and competencies in various applied fields and in a way that meets the community’s need for the capabilities and capabilities that the two sides possess to achieve the maximum possible benefit. 

The Saudi Standards indicated that the memorandum of cooperation included supporting research programs and joint scientific publishing of applied research in a way that enhances the quality of life and community service applications, through the use of technical capabilities, scientific and laboratory equipment at the authority and the expertise of researchers on both sides, in addition to joint supervision of the training of university students. In graduation projects in the laboratories of the Authority and its various sectors.  
Under the memorandum of cooperation, the authority will participate in the rehabilitation of university laboratories through the application of "good laboratory practices" mechanisms in the field of "measurement and calibration" and "testing". Consulting in the technical, scientific and research fields, and providing courses and training programs for the employees of the two parties. 


The Islamic Military Coalition to Combat Terrorism signs a memorandum of cooperation with Imam Muhammad bin Saud University 

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The Islamic Military Coalition to Combat Terrorism signed today a memorandum of joint cooperation with Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University within the framework of joint cooperation between the alliance and Arab, Islamic and international organizations, centers and universities. 
 
The memorandum was signed by the Secretary-General in charge of the coalition, Major General Pilot Mohammed bin Saeed Al-Moghidi, and His Excellency the President of the University, Dr. Ahmed bin Salem Al-Amiri.  
 

Major General Al-Moghidi stressed that the signing of this memorandum comes within the framework of strengthening the strategic partnership between the coalition and the university, embodying the local, regional and international leadership role of the two parties in combating violent extremism and combating terrorism and its financing, and to enhance the common vision between them. 
 
It is worth noting that the Islamic Military Counter-Terrorism Coalition includes forty-one member states, working together to coordinate and intensify their efforts in the international war on violent extremism and terrorism and to join other international efforts aimed at maintaining international peace and security.  

 

Human Resources Development Fund "Hadaf" and Imam University sign a cooperation agreement 

The Human Resources Development Fund "Hadaf" and Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University, represented by the Deanship of Admission and Registration, signed a cooperation agreement - remotely - to support the employment of university graduates and students expected to graduate of both sexes, with the aim of increasing their competitiveness in the labor market and raising the employment rate. 

The agreement, signed by the Vice Rector for Educational Affairs, Dr. Fahd bin Saleh Al-Luhaidan, and the Executive Director of Business, Mr. Firas bin Abdulaziz Abalkhail, comes within the framework of the joint efforts between the two parties, and within the framework of the joint efforts between the two parties to support the training and employment of 500 male and female graduates in private sector facilities, through The numerous programs and appropriate support mechanisms provided by Hadaf. 

The agreement establishes the establishment of a strategic partnership between the Fund and the University to achieve the common goals of training, qualifying and employing university graduates, students expected to graduate of both sexes and job seekers, to increase their competitiveness in the labor market, increase the employment rate, develop the skills of national cadres and provide them with individual and basic skills and experience, in accordance with With the goals of the national transformation and the vision of the Kingdom 2030. 

The Fund provides many incentives and financial and training support to the employment office at the university and its employees, through the “Sabil” electronic platform for vocational education and guidance services, the national e-training platform “Doroob”, the “Tamheer” program for on-the-job training, and the national labor portal “Taqat” to serve applicants. Employment and Employers, and the Professional and Professional Certification Programs, and “Saifi”. 

The university will provide preparation and rehabilitation services for graduates to meet the needs of the labor market, prepare them for a personal interview, review and market CVs to obtain a job, and provide qualitative training that serves the job applicant to obtain a job, in addition to its work on helping graduates in specializations that face challenges in the labor market to obtain a job. Find suitable job opportunities in the private sector 

 

Al-Imam University signs a memorandum of cooperation with the Society for Social Responsibility 

Al-Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University signed a memorandum of cooperation with the Society for Social Responsibility, where the memorandum was signed by the university's Vice Rector for Knowledge Exchange and International Communication, Dr. Abdullah Al-Shiddi, and by the association, Mr. Abdullah bin Sulaiman Al-Muhanna. 

The memorandum aims to spread the culture of social responsibility and educate community members about the importance of social responsibility initiatives and the role of individuals in activating them in line with the vision of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 2030. 

The memorandum comes within the framework of contributing to strengthening efforts in the field of social responsibility and working on the optimal investment of human and material capabilities to achieve high quality and effective performance outcomes and initiatives. 


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Ministry of Sports 

The Vice Rector for (Business Development and Investment), Prof. Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Sagheer, received the Director General of Strategic Planning in #وزارة_الرياضة Ministry of Sports Prof. Hammad bin Khalid Al-Balawi and the accompanying delegation. Ways of cooperation between the two sides were discussed to achieve common goals and to strengthen the fruitful partnership.  

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