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Launch of the International Education Conference and Exhibition:

https://imamu.edu.sa/news/Pages/news-08-10-1443-3.aspx 

His Excellency the Minister of Education, Dr. Hamad bin Mohammed Al Al-Sheikh, inaugurated today, Sunday, the activities of the International Education Conference and Exhibition 2022, which is being held at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center, and is organized by the Ministry of Education during the period from 7 to 10 Shawwal 1443 AH (May 8-11, 2022 AD), with the participation of education ministers and experts and more than 260 international and local universities and educational institutions from 23 countries around the world. 

His Excellency the President of Imam Muhammad ibn Saud Islamic University delivered a speech on behalf of the sponsors, in which he referred to the successive achievements in this dear country, the renewal of civilizational achievements, and the continuation of national and international successes thanks to God and His guidance, then the directives of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud - may God protect him - and the diligent follow-up of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz - may God protect him - in various development fields, pioneering economic projects, ambitious community initiatives, and successful development programs, in support of the economic diversification process, continuing strategic plans, and openness to the world of business and investment; to enhance the Kingdom's position globally, and to build, empower, and qualify the Saudi person, within the framework of the major goals of Saudi Vision 2030 and in a way that achieves the Kingdom's sustainable development goals in its various dimensions. 

His Excellency the University President added: “Imam Muhammad ibn Saud Islamic University - through its scientific, cultural and civilizational legacy, its long history, and its strengths in its connection to the history of higher education and its development in our beloved country - has been working to establish a solid foundation for an ambitious future for the advancement of the Saudi person, the advancement of his potential and capabilities, and the strengthening of his connection to his true Islamic religion, in accordance with the moderate and moderate approach of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, based on preserving religious constants, with conscious and balanced openness to modern sciences, and benefiting from technological developments in a way that develops his self and enhances his skills.” 

He continued: The university's belief in the quality of education, effective performance, distinguished practices, and quality of outputs prompted it to be one of the first universities that worked hard and strived to improve its programs by obtaining national and international academic accreditations for most of its educational programs. The university is also working towards achieving the goals of Saudi Vision 2030 and enhancing the university's position in international rankings, as it was recently ranked among the best (200 to 300) universities in the world according to the Times Higher Education ranking of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals for the year 2022. 

Dr. Al-Amri also touched on the successes achieved by the university during the Corona crisis, and the unprecedented achievements it made in the field of scientific research, the most prominent of which are: achieving an increase in the number of research papers published in 2021, to approximately 22% in the Web of Science and 47% in the Scopus database compared to 2020. The publication rate of the university’s faculty member also rose to high indicators to approach publishing a research paper for each faculty member, recording an increase of nearly double compared to 2018. He noted that this led to the launch of an upward trend in the number of reference citations to the university’s research in the Web of Science and the Scopus database, with an annual increase rate exceeding 300%, which confirms the university’s keenness to create a supportive environment to advance the level of scientific research, encourage faculty members to publish distinguished scientific works, and motivate them to achieve and innovate, to contribute to raising the university’s status at the local, regional and international levels. 

At the end of his speech, His Excellency the President of Imam Muhammad ibn Saud Islamic University expressed his sincere thanks to the wise leadership - may God support them - for the support and follow-up they provide to develop this dear country. He also thanked His Excellency the Minister of Education, Dr. Hamad bin Muhammad Al Sheikh, for his role in supporting the education system and raising the quality of its outputs, increasing the effectiveness of scientific research, and encouraging creativity and innovation. He also thanked all partners of the education system, and those in charge of this distinguished conference, and thanks also to the volunteer teams for their interest in everything that supports the educational process, enhances its quality to build the human being, and serves the country. 

For his part, His Excellency the Minister of Education, during his speech at the opening of the International Education Conference and Exhibition, expressed his deep thanks and gratitude to the wise leadership - may God support them - for the generous care, sound guidance and generous support that the education sector enjoys, wishing everyone success and prosperity, and achieving the set goals, which reflect the keenness of the wise leadership - may God support them - to establish the language of partnership and mutual responsibility with the world, and to benefit from the high value of international relations and communication, and the exchange of educational experiences, in a way that benefits humanity. 

His Excellency said: “The International Education Conference and Exhibition returns to fulfill its mission once again, emphasizing the Kingdom’s role and interest in improving and enhancing education outcomes, so that its impact is reflected in the development of human capital, which is a long-term civilizational project that directly contributes to economic, social and cultural development,” noting his confidence in the international conference providing a wide gateway to opportunities, creative ideas and inspiring results, and anticipating enhanced visions and models for employing technologies through digital transformations and contemporary developments in education, leading to the provision of investments and financing alternatives; to provide diverse educational/learning models, based on distinction to achieve the remarkable quality of educational outc​omes. 

His Excellency added that one of the most important objectives of the International Education Conference and Exhibition lies in developing human capital in accordance with the objectives of the Human Capacity Development Program, launched by His Royal Highness the Crown Prince - may God protect him - as one of the ambitious programs of the Kingdom's Vision 2030; to transform dreams into reality, and hope into reality; by developing the capabilities of every individual in this country, to be a global competitor, a solid building block in the social and economic structure, and keeping pace with modern technical and professional changes, through training and lifelong learning. 

His Excellency the Minister of Education pointed out that the conference and its international exhibition open wide windows towards the desired opportunities for development and creativity, and help in providing innovative solutions and unconventional alternatives to face challenges, and come up with recommendations with added value for education, in light of the participation of education ministers and experts from 23 countries, in 11 scientific sessions, and in more than 130 workshops, and more than 260 international and local entities in the international exhibition, which means opening wide windows towards the desired opportunities to face challenges, and come up with recommendations with added value for education. 

His Excellency concluded his speech by emphasizing the positives of the Corona pandemic, including the speed of transformations that enabled the Kingdom to develop all operating systems related to education, especially the digital transformation plans that exceeded the capacity of planners and changed the trends of education, enhancing the culture of society as a whole towards e-learning, His Excellency thanked teachers and everyone who contributed to leading the transformation and continuing education in light of the pandemic. ​

At the conclusion of the opening ceremony, His Excellency the Minister of Education, Dr. Hamad Al-Sheikh, honored the President of the University, Professor Dr. Ahmed bin Salem Al-Ameri, for the University’s diamond sponsorship of the activities of the International Education Conference and Exhibition. His Excellency the Minister also honored the other sponsoring entities. 

 

Deanship of Evaluation and Quality at Imam Muhammad ibn Saud Islamic University 

https://imamu.edu.sa/news/Pages/news-12-6-1442-22.aspx 

Vision of the Deanship of Evaluation and Quality: 

Leadership in quality assurance to be a house of expertise in quality at the level of Saudi universities. 

Dean's message: 

Providing support and assistance to university units to ensure quality assurance of academic and administrative performance through evaluation, training and continuous improvement. 

Strategic objectives: 

Building an effective quality assurance system at the university. Localizing quality, promoting its principles and practices, and spreading its culture throughout the university and all its branches and units. Evaluating all university activities and ensuring their quality, especially academic programmes, scientific research and community service. Preparing academic programs for local and external accreditation and providing support to them to achieve their objectives. Working with university units responsible for academic programs to improve student learning outcomes. Raising the quality of teaching performance and providing professional support to faculty members in the field of teaching, scientific research and community service, which contributes to improving the quality of the outcomes of the educational process. Continuous evaluation of the performance of all processes related to the development of quality assurance in the university’s administrative units. 

Development goals: 

Activating the quality management system and academic accreditation. Activating the quality control system for the educational process. Building an organizational structure and guide for all university units. Developing the university’s strategic plan in line with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030. ​

Deanship achievements: 

First: Academic accreditation and classification: 

           A team from the Deanship of Evaluation and Quality visited the Higher Institute of Justice to discuss fulfilling the academic accreditation requirements for the PhD in Comparative Jurisprudence and Master’s in Commercial Judiciary programs. 

           A team from the Deanship of Evaluation and Quality visited the College of Engineering to discuss meeting the academic accreditation requirements for the undergraduate programs in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and chemical engineering, and the college’s readiness for a visit from external reviewers from ABET. 

           A team from the Deanship of Evaluation and Quality visited the College of Social Sciences to discuss fulfilling the academic accreditation requirements for the Bachelor’s programs in Psychology and the Bachelor’s programs in History and Civilization. 

           A delegation from the Faculty of Fundamentals of Religion visited the Deanship of Evaluation and Quality, to discuss the tasks of the Vice Dean for Development and Quality at the College and his role in developing the College’s academic programs, improving their outcomes, and achieving programmatic accreditation for them. 

           Equipping the headquarters of ABET external reviewers in the College of Computer and Information Sciences with offices, computers, printers, a photocopier, mobile phones, and office supplies, in addition to coordinating with the relevant university units to provide the necessary support to the college during the visit. 

           Equipping the headquarters of the NCAAA external auditors in the College of Engineering with offices, computers, printers, a photocopier, mobile phones, and office supplies, in addition to coordinating with the relevant university units to provide the necessary support to the college during the visit. 

 Review of academic accreditation files: 

1. Reviewing the academic accreditation files for the Bachelor’s Program in History and Civilization, and providing them with the Deanship’s notes. 

2. Reviewing the academic accreditation files for the Bachelor of Medicine program, and providing them with the Deanship’s notes. 

3. Reviewing reports responding to recommendations from external reviewers of the Bachelor of Psychology program. 

4. Reviewing the reports responding to the recommendations of external auditors for the Bachelor of Business Administration program. 

5. Reviewing the reports responding to the recommendations of external reviewers for the Bachelor’s Program in English Language and Literature. 

           A number of meetings were held with the quality coordinators in the Psychology Program regarding responding to the reviewers’ recommendations. 

           A number of meetings were held with the Quality Team at the College of Languages ​​and Translation regarding responding to the academic accreditation recommendations for the work plan for the undergraduate program. 

           Responding to college inquiries regarding quality and academic accreditation. 

           Review all academic program development requirements uploaded on the electronic platform for quality requirements. 

Programs with valid accreditation

 

M	Program name	Type of accreditation	Accreditation date
1	Bachelor of Sharia	Local 2018	2018
2	Bachelor of Computer Science	International (ABET) 2017 + Domestic 2020	International 2017 – Local 2020
3	Bachelor of Information Systems	International (ABET) 2017+ Domestic 2020	International 2017 – Local 2020
4	Bachelor of Studies and Information	International (ABET)2017	International 2017
5	Bachelor of Languages ​​and Translation	Local2020	2020
6	Bachelor of Civil Engineering	International (ABET)2020	2020
7	Bachelor of Chemical Engineering	International (ABET)2020	2020
8	Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering	International (ABET)2020	2020
9	Bachelor of Electrical Engineering	International (ABET) 2020	2020
10	Bachelor of Mathematics	International (ASIIN)2020	2020
11	Bachelor of Physics	International (ASIIN)2020	2020
12	Bachelor of Chemistry	International (ASIIN)2020	2020
13	Master of Mathematics	International (ASIIN)2020	2020
14	Bachelor of Sharia in Indonesia	International (KAN)2020	2017

1. Participation in responding to institutional accreditation requirements 

2. Participation in responding to institutional accreditation recommendations 

3. Reviewing and auditing history and civilization files and submitting them to the university agency. 

4. Auditing and reviewing the medical and surgical files and submitting them to the university agency. 

5. Review and audit geography files 

6. Auditing and reviewing meeting and social service files. 

7. Developing preparation programs for the insurance and risk program. 

8. Developing preparation programs for the banking business program 

9. Preparing programs for the applied languages ​​program 

10. Providing a training course entitled Improvement Plans 

11. Provide training course activities and tests 

12. Participation in World Quality Day 

13. Holding a meeting on the quality requirements of the Faculty of Usul al-Din 

14. Holding a meeting on the quality requirements of the College of Arabic Language 

15. Holding a meeting on the quality requirements of the College of Media 

16. Participation in the sessions of the Higher Quality Committee. 

17. Participation in the university’s strategic plan sessions. 

18. Participation in the sessions of the Central Committee for Plans and Curricula. 

19. Auditing electronic platform files 

20. Analysis of performance indicators for university programs 

21. Analysis of performance indicators at the institutional level 

22. Participation in preparing the institutional quality guide 

23. Participation in preparing the software quality guide 

24. Listing the university’s existing programs to study their indicators 

25. Communicate with the Islamic Institute of Djibouti and study their indicators and quality files. 

26. Communicate with the Faculty of Sharia in Indonesia and study their indicators and quality files. 

27. Hold meetings with experts in classification. 

28. Contact QS to discuss the ranking criteria, the university’s location, and the services they provide to universities. 

29. Studying QS’s offer to provide studies, plans and consultations for a period of 6 months ending with the submission of a detailed report on the university’s needs and capabilities that help advance in the classification and studying the offer by the classification unit in the deanship. 

30. Collecting data and the latest statistics currently available about the university, in order to use them in the classification. 

31. Analyzing the university’s updated data and submitting it officially to the relevant official at the QS website to enter the next QS university ranking. 

32. Create a university page on the QS website, or what is called Advanced Profile. This is a page that contains accurate information and a dashboard about the university. It is the primary destination for all academics and anyone interested who wants to learn more about the university. 

33. Studying the Webometrics classification criteria and determining the mechanisms for fulfilling its conditions. The appropriate work plan for this is currently being developed by the classification unit. 

34. Studying the Times classification criteria and determining the mechanisms for fulfilling its conditions. The appropriate work plan for this is currently being developed by the classification unit. 

35. Assessing the need to develop the university’s website in English, as it is one of the most important criteria in university classification. 

36. Evaluating the university’s international presence for classification purposes 

37. Currently working on a comprehensive plan for the university’s various departments, which includes clarifying the procedures, tasks, outputs, and implementation methods associated with all of these departments, with performance indicators to facilitate measuring progress in the work by the Deanship and by the departments themselves, and to ensure the success of the plan to raise the university’s classification. 

38. Forming the classification unit team and submitting their names for assignment to start working with the necessary efficiency to accomplish the unit’s tasks. 

39. Prepare appropriate photos of the university facilities to launch the university banner campaign. 

40. Contact QS consultants to hold a workshop for university leaders to introduce the ranking indicators, tasks and roles. 

41. Preparing a list of those invited to attend the workshop and who have essential roles in the success of the plan to raise the university’s indicators in the classification. 

42. Preparing a comprehensive detailed plan with the tasks and roles of the various university departments to raise the evaluation indicators for the university’s classification. 

43. Holding a meeting with the QS consultant specialized in scientific journals listed in Scopus to work on adding scientific journals issued by the university to this platform. 

44. Preparing a detailed file with the terms and requirements for joining the scientific journals issued by the university to the platform. 

45. Preparing a detailed list of peer universities in Saudi Arabia, the Arabian Gulf region, the Arab region and globally that have achieved success in the classification and can be used as an example in this field. 

46. ​​Director of the Classification Unit attends the launch of the QS Arab University Rankings in Dubai 

47. Holding a meeting with the QS classification representative in the Middle East region to discuss the university’s status and its needs to advance in the classification. 

48. Preparing a detailed list of the university’s website requirements in English to meet international classification requirements. 

49. Work with the university portal team to ensure the quality of the content and its alignment with the requirements of international classifications. 

50. Updating the Deanship of Evaluation and Quality website to be a model for quality content in line with classification requirements. 

51. Working on studying the requirements and indicators of the Webometrics classification in preparation for joining it. 

52. Preparing a plan to study the requirements and indicators of the Times Higher Education classification in preparation for joining it 

53. Preparing invoices for payment of subscription fees for international classifications and completing basic and urgent classification work. The subscription amount for the consulting contract and the university’s page on the QS website was paid. 

Second: Institutional excellence: 

· Setting the tasks and powers of the Deanship of Evaluation and Quality within the university’s guide to tasks and powers. 

· Developing the policies and procedures manual for the Deanship of Evaluation and Quality. 

· Working on a guide to building policies and procedures manuals at Imam Muhammad ibn Saud Islamic University. 

· Review the organizational structures and basic tasks of the following units: 

o Organizational Guide for Quality Assurance Management at the University Agency for Scientific Institutes Affairs 

o General Administration of Media and Communication 

o Organizational Guide for Internal Audit Department 

​o Tasks and powers of the departments affiliated with the University Agency for Scientific Institutes Affairs 

o Organizational Guide for the Deanship of E-Learning and Distance Education 

o Tasks of deans of colleges, institutes and their units. 

o Organizational guide for the University Agency for Female Student Affairs. 

o Organizational guide for institutes abroad. 

o Quality Management Guide for the Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences. 

· The organizational framework for unified structures (colleges, institutes, deanships and centers). 

· Guidance manual for building policy and procedure manuals at Imam Muhammad ibn Saud Islamic University. 

· Policies and Procedures Manual in the Deanship of Evaluation and Quality (as an example of applying the guide). 

· Holding the first meeting in a series of meetings to develop organizational capital at the university under the title “The Organizational Framework for Unified Structures.” The meeting was dedicated to deans of educational units. 

Third: Academic quality: 

           Developing standards for forming quality units, to unify the mechanism followed for forming central quality units in colleges and institutes and quality units in scientific departments through specific standards to control numbers and teaching load. 

           Reviewing the university units’ targets, to unify the mechanism for writing targets for all university units by reviewing their targets for the academic year 1440/1441 AH. 

           The first meeting with the development and quality agents in the educational units, to welcome the new agents and discuss their work tasks in their colleges and institutes and their role in ensuring the quality of academic programs. 

           The second meeting with the development and quality agents in the educational units, to discuss the training and development programs provided by the Deanship, and the mechanisms for transferring expertise to the quality units in the colleges and institutes. 

           The third meeting with the development and quality agents in the educational units, to discuss the training programs provided by the Deanship to the development and quality agents in the colleges and institutes, and the mechanisms for developing and presenting them to the heads and members of the central quality units and the quality units in the scientific departments. 

           The first meeting of the Program and Course Description Review Committee, to discuss the description of a number of academic programs and their courses submitted for approval. 

           The second meeting of the Program and Course Description Review Committee, to discuss the description of a number of academic programs and their courses submitted for approval. 

           The third meeting of the Program and Course Description Review Committee, to discuss the description of a number of academic programs and their courses submitted for approval. 

           Reviewing and evaluating the university’s internal quality systems and updating some of their models to achieve more flexibility and positive results. 

           Providing consultations to academic programs in colleges, institutes, and scientific departments in the field of academic and administrative quality, and introducing systems, regulations, and guides in the field of quality and academic accreditation, through meetings and telephone calls. 

           Study the files of the Bachelor of Sharia program in Indonesia and provide them with feedback. 

           Studying the files of the Bachelor's program in Arabic language in Indonesia and providing them with feedback. 

           Studying the files of the Bachelor of Sharia program at the Islamic Institute in Djibouti and providing them with feedback. 

           Studying the files of the Bachelor’s programme in Arabic Language at the Islamic Institute in Djibouti and providing them with feedback. 

           Studying the files of the Bachelor of Science in Administrative and Financial Sciences program at the Islamic Institute in Djibouti and providing them with feedback. 

           Study the files of the Bachelor of Civil Engineering program in the College of Engineering and provide them with feedback. 

           Study the files of the Bachelor of Electrical Engineering program in the College of Engineering and provide them with feedback. 

           Study the files of the Bachelor of Chemical Engineering program in the College of Engineering and provide them with feedback. 

           Study the files of the Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering program in the College of Education and provide them with feedback. 

           Study the files of the Bachelor of Architecture program in the College of Engineering and provide them with feedback. 

           Study the files of the Bachelor of Industrial Engineering program in the College of Engineering and provide them with feedback. 

           Study the files of the Bachelor of Early Childhood Program in the College of Engineering and provide them with feedback. 

           Preparing the procedural guide for the Academic Quality Unit and building its models. 

           Preparing the internal review guide for academic programs at Imam Muhammad ibn Saud Islamic University. 

           Review of the quality management system and academic accreditation. 

           Setting tasks for the university departments responsible for creating and developing academic programmes. 

           Reviewing the requirements submitted on the requirements platform for developing programs in colleges and institutes 

           Review of specialized media programs (Diploma in specialized media for tourism, economy and military) 

           Reviewing the course descriptions of the developed tracks in the Deanship of Preparatory Programs 

           Masters and PhD programs in the College of Languages 

(1) PhD in English Literature 

(2) PhD in Linguistics, Theoretical Linguistics Track and Applied Linguistics Track 

(3) PhD in Translation Studies 

(4) MA in English Literature 

(5) Master of Philosophy in Linguistics, Theoretical Linguistics Track and Applied Linguistics Track 

(6) MA in Translation Studies (Translation Track – Interpreting Track) 

Fourth: Studies and electronic quality systems: 

           Building a platform to raise the requirements for developing academic programs. To facilitate the process of obtaining the Deanship of Quality Evaluation forms for educational units. Providing an easy and convenient way for educational unit officials to raise these forms. Facilitating the evaluation of the raised forms and measuring the performance level of educational units. 

           Developing a guide to meet the requirements for developing academic programs. To facilitate the process of meeting the requirements for developing academic programs by colleges and institutes, by explaining the requirements and providing templates that can be used and customized according to the needs of the educational unit, as well as a set of distinguished models that can be used. 

           Creating introductory clips for some electronic quality systems. To explain how to use the platform to electronically submit academic program development requirements, have them reviewed by the Deanship, and then measure the performance of the units by displaying the percentage of each unit’s fulfillment of the requirements. 

           Analysis of the electronic system of the course, to facilitate the delivery of the elements and requirements of the course file to faculty members electronically. 

           Analysis of student evaluation of courses, to facilitate the evaluation and review of low-rated courses (those with an evaluation of less than 3 points out of 5 during the past three years) by quality officers in academic departments. 

           Establishing a database for quality officers in colleges, to monitor the necessary data in order to facilitate communication with quality teams in educational units. 

           Preparing a questionnaire for students and another for faculty members to measure the quality of the distance learning process at the university. 

           Preparing a comprehensive report for His Excellency the University President on the quality of the educational process at the university. 

           Preparing detailed reports for colleges and institutes on the quality of the distance learning process in each college or institute. 

           Preparing a report on the extent to which colleges and institutes meet academic quality requirements. 

           Preparing the course file system, in cooperation with the Deanship of Information Technology. 

           Developing the course description system and linking it to the course file system. 

           Developing and operating a repository system for program and course specifications, and holding an introductory workshop. 

           Course file system analysis version 2. 

           Developing the Deanship’s website according to the standards contained in the new guide. 

           Analyze the process of creating or developing a study program in order to automate and digitize the process. 

           Developing the quality platform to include the process of developing academic programs and administrative processes in educational and administrative bodies. 

           Developing the platform to include student quarterly reports for courses, with analysis by professor/course/section. 

           Developing the platform to support the raising of periodic requirements. 

           Create work teams in the Teams management system with the intention of holding an introductory workshop. 

 

 

 

Fifth: Training: 

Discussion groups 

 

Episode topic	Target audience	Venue	Number of participants
Discussion panel entitled (Developing educational aspects at the university) (1)	Faculty representatives	Training Hall, Deanship of Evaluation and Quality (Student Section)  The Grand Hall, Building (324) (Female Students Section)	18
Panel discussion entitled (Developing research aspects at the university) (1)	​	​	12
Discussion panel entitled (Developing educational and research aspects at the university) (2)	​	​	24
Discussion panel entitled (Developing educational and research aspects at the university) (2)	​	​	23

  

Training programs 

 Training programs provided for development and quality agents, members of quality units in colleges and institutes, and faculty members 

 

Program name	Number of executions	Number of trainees
Formulating learning outcomes	7	107
Planning to measure learning outcomes in programmes and courses	2	43
Design tests to measure learning outcomes in the course	2	43
Building a test specification table based on learning outcomes	2	22
Planning to measure learning outcomes in programmes and courses	1	17
Program description and report writing	5	96
Course description and report writing	8	142
Analyzing data and questionnaires and using their results to ensure quality and continuous improvement.	1	21
Performance indicators and benchmarks	3	43
Self-assessment scales and self-study preparation	4	66

  

Follow-up/ Training programs provided to development and quality agents, members of quality units in colleges and institutes, and faculty members 

 

Program name	Number of executions	Number of trainees
Operational planning	2	66
Learning Outcomes Assessment Plan for Academic Programs	2	84
Academic Program Development Requirements	1	23
Course file and course coordinator tasks	1	20
Achievement tests and specifications table	1	15
Administrative Excellence	1	11
the total	823	​​

Statistics of the number of training courses provided 

Total number of courses: 

The number of training courses provided to colleges and institutes in the students’ section amounted to (29) training courses. 

  

And (18) training courses in the female students’ section. 
 

In conjunction with World Quality Day, the Deanship of Evaluation and Quality held lectures and training courses for employees, as follows: 

 

Program name	Target audience	Execution location	Implementation date
Lecture entitled (Administrative Quality in the Administrative Work Environment in Light of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030)	Employees at King Abdullah City for Girls	King Abdullah City for Girls Students Building (324)	24/3/1441 AH
Training course entitled (Quality and Job Excellence)	Staff at Imam Muhammad ibn Saud Islamic University	Training hall at the Deanship of Evaluation and Quality	30/3/1441 AH
Training course entitled (Administrative Excellence)	Employees at King Abdullah City for Girls	King Abdullah City for Girls Students Building (323)	30/3/1441 AH

  

Schedule of training courses for the Deanship of Evaluation and Quality 

During the period from 10/2-4/4/1442 

 

M	today	the date	​	the time	​	Course name	Doctor's name	Position
​	​	Hijri	My birthday	from	to	​	​	​
1	Wednesday	20/2/1442 AH	10/7/2020	6:30 PM	8:30 PM	Program and course description skills	Dr. Omar Al-Rafaie	Advisor to the Deanship of Evaluation and Quality
2	Tuesday	26/2/1442 AH	10/13/2020	8:00 PM	10:00 PM	Build a test specification table	Dr. Turki Al-Muhaimid	Advisor to the Deanship of Evaluation and Quality
3	Wednesday	27/2/1442 AH	10/14/2020	6:30 PM	8:30 PM	Formulating learning outcomes	Dr. Omar Al-Rafaie	Advisor to the Deanship of Evaluation and Quality
4	Sunday	1/3/1442 AH	10/18/2020	10:00 AM	12:00 PM	Building organizational structures practical steps	Dr. Amani Al-Tawili	Vice Dean for Academic Quality
5	Tuesday	3/3/1442 AH	10/20/2020	8:00 PM	10:00 PM	Course Description	Dr. Turki Al-Muhaimid	Advisor to the Deanship of Evaluation and Quality
6	Sunday	08/03/1442 AH	10/25/2020	6:30 PM	8:30 PM	Writing improvement plans based on survey results and statistics	Dr. Awad Al-Shahri	Vice Dean for Academic Accreditation and Classification
7	Tuesday	10/3/1442 AH	10/27/2020	6:30 PM	8:30 PM	Introduction to Building a Policies and Procedures Manual	Dr. Ahmed Al-Otaibi	Vice Dean for Institutional Excellence
8	Wednesday	11/3/1442 AH	10/28/2020	6:30 PM	8:30 PM	Quality of learning outcomes in distance education	Dr. Omar Al-Rafaie	Advisor to the Deanship of Evaluation and Quality
9	Monday	16/3/1442 AH	2/11/2020	6:30 PM	8:30 PM	Design activities and tests to measure learning outcomes	Dr. Awad Al-Shahri	Vice Dean for Academic Accreditation and Classification
10	Tuesday	17/3/1442 AH	3/11/2020	12:30 PM	2:30 PM	Problem solving	Dr. Turki Al-Muhaimid	Advisor to the Deanship of Evaluation and Quality
11	Wednesday	18/3/1442 AH	4/11/2020	12:30 PM	2:30 PM	Problem solving	Dr. Turki Al-Muhaimid	Advisor to the Deanship of Evaluation and Quality
12	Sunday	22/3/1442 AH	11/8/2020	6:30 PM	8:30 PM	Quality in University Education	Dr. Ahmed Al-Muqbil	Advisor to the Deanship of Evaluation and Quality
14	Wednesday	25/3/1442 AH	11/11/2020	6:30 PM	8:30 PM	Graduate specifications	Dr. Omar Al-Rafaie	Advisor to the Deanship of Evaluation and Quality
15	Sunday	29/3/1442 AH	11/15/2020	6:30 PM	8:30 PM	Quality and learning outcomes	Dr. Ahmed Al-Muqbil	Advisor to the Deanship of Evaluation and Quality
16	Tuesday	2/4/1442 AH	11/17/2020	10:00 AM	12:00 PM	Introduction to Quality Management System   ISO 9001 – 2015	Dr. Amani Al-Tawili	Vice Dean for Academic Quality

 

Memorandum of Understanding between Imam University and Prince Sultan Aviation Academy 

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Al-Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University signed a memorandum of understanding with the Prince Sultan Aviation Academy on Monday 1444/10/25 AH at the university's headquarters, and the university was represented in the signing ceremony by Prof. Dr. Abdulrahman bin Abdullah Al-Saghir, Vice President for Business Development and Investment, and the Academy was represented by its CEO, Captain Ismail bin Salman Al-Kishi. 

Through the memorandum, the university seeks to benefit from the human expertise and capabilities available between the two parties, and to coordinate efforts and integration in order to achieve their common goals in order to achieve the Saudi Vision 2030, and the memorandum aims to conduct administrative, financial, technical and legal consultations according to the needs of both parties, and cooperation in the field of exchanging information, whether related to research and studies related to the subject of the memorandum, and organizing joint activities that the two parties agree on their topics and dates of organization, and cooperation in the field of logistics and scientific services and benefit from what The two parties have human cadres and other resources, which helps in achieving the goals of both parties, in addition to a number of common goals that serve both sides. 

The signing ceremony was attended by Dr. Sulaiman bin Abdullah Al-Saghir, Dean of Prince Naif Institute for Research and Consulting Services, Dr. Meshaal Khalil Faraj, Acting Legal Advisor, and Dr. Ahmed Al-Qarni, CEO of the University Investment Fund, and AASTMT officials, Mr. Khaled Al-Shubaily, and Mr.Fahd Al-Qadi. 

Director of the Islamic Institute of Djibouti holds a meeting with the directors of Arab schools in Djibouti 

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In coordination with the Ministry of Education and Vocational Training of Djibouti, the Director of the Islamic Institute in Djibouti, Dr. Khaled Al-Najmi, held this morning 1444/10/25 AH, a meeting at the headquarters of the university departments of the Islamic Institute in Djibouti with the directors of recognized Arab schools in Djibouti for the year 2023 

The meeting was attended by the Director General of Private Education and Organizations at the Ministry, Mr. Abdullah Mahmoud Jama, the Head of the Arab Private Education Authority, Mr. Mohamed Sheikh Moussa, the Undersecretary of the General Department, Ali Asiri, and a number of Arab schools in the Djiboutian capital.During the meeting, a number of topics of interest to the Institute were discussed, foremost of which is the scholarship of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia provided to Djiboutian students to study in Saudi universities through the "Study" platform in Saudi Arabia. 

Imam University, represented by Prince Nayef Institute, signs a service contract with OHLA Schools and UniApplyNow 

https://imamu.edu.sa/news/Pages/news_14_9_2023.aspx 

Al-Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University, represented by Prince Naif Institute for Research and Consulting Services, signed a service contract with: 

OHLA Schools and UniApplyNow 

On Thursday, the twenty-ninth of the month of Safar 1445 AH, corresponding to September 13, 2023 AD, at the Conference Building at the Institute's headquarters. 

The MoU aims to enhance joint cooperation between the two parties in the field of teaching English, exchanging ideas and experiences and presenting them to entities, companies, institutions and all segments of society. And to benefit from the capabilities and cadres of both parties to implement educational and training projects, with the capabilities and expertise available to both parties, and in an effort to exchange experiences in the areas of joint cooperation in a way that contributes to achieving the strategic objectives of the two sides. It contributes to achieving the Saudi Vision 2030. 

The signing of the memorandum was attended by His Excellency Dr. Sulaiman bin Abdullah Al-Saghir, Dean of Prince Naif Institute for Research and Consulting Services, and from the second party: 

CEO -President Yves Paradis  OHLA Schools ​

CEO -President Jenny Nieveen 

 

Al- Imam University undergoes international agreements with international universities to collect data for the SDGs and support the university’s achievements from different fields, also these agreements aim to develop the academic, scientific and cultural projects.. 

 

Al-Imam University Inks MOU with Uni-Texas 

Al-Imam University Inks MOU with Uni-Texas​ ​

In furtherance with the untiring efforts paid by Al-Imam University to strengthen its academic bonds with world-class universities, Dr. Muhammad Al-Alaam, Vice-Rector for Knowledge Exchange and International Communications, has inked recently a bold academic agreement with Prof. Dr. Richard R. Flores, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at University of Texas at Austin, United States of America.  

In significance with the agreement, Dr. Al-Alaam pointed out that, it is the first step for comprehensive collaboration together on exchanging students on English language at University of Texas at Austin. “The target behind the agreement is entirely academical, but Al-Imam University is additionally aims to provide its students with an opportunity to interact with other cultures and learn from other communities”, added he.  

Its worth to mention that, H.E. Prof. Dr. Suliman Aba Al-Khail, Rector of Al-Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, and a number of dignitaries and senior officials has attended the signature ceremony.​ 

 

Imam and Texas Universities Have Signed a Memorandum of Understanding 

Imam and Texas Universities Have Signed a Memorandum of Understanding (imamu.edu.sa)​ ​

 Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University has endorsed a  memorandum of understanding with Texas University in Austin. The purpose of such an MOU is to strengthen  the cooperative educational and research programs between the two universities and students' short-term exchange programs . 

     The vice president for knowledge exchange and international communication, Dr.Mohammed Al-Alam, and Prof. Richard Flores from Texas University at Austin have signed the MOU. This event was honored by the presence of University's President Prof. Suleiman  Abalkhail as part of the university's participation in the fourth IECHE.   

     Dr.Al-Alam  said that this MOU is considered as a first step for a number of service contracts; which aim to support  students from the College of Languages and Translation through their enrolling in seven-months extensive English programs in Texas University at Austin. This agreement is conditioned upon mutual transference of courses and specifications. Thus, whether one student fails or passes, it will be counted in his eventual GPA. Dr. Al-Alam has mentioned that the major goal of sending students is to improve their English. Yet, other goals include training students to deal with  people of different cultural and religious backgrounds as well as respect them. 

     Dr.Al-Alam  thanked the President of the University for supporting, caring, and providing ways to achieve success. The signing ceremony was also honored by the presence of the Vice-Presidency for Community Service and Information Technology Dr. Fozan Ibn Abdulrhman Alfozan and the General  Director of International Cooperation Administration, Mr. Ali Ibn Saqr Al Rumaih. 

Dr. Al-Alam Receives Rector of Almadinah International University 

Al-Imam University Signs MoA with Multimedia University in Malaysia​ 

 

 

 

On Tuesday morning, 1-2-1438 AH, The Vice-President of Knowledge Exchange and International Communication, Dr. Mohammed S. Al-Alam, had received at his office the Rector of Almadinah International University in Malaysia, H.E. Professor Mohammed Al-Tamimi and the accompanied members along with the presence of Vice-Rector for Community Service and Information Technology, Dr. Abdulrahman A. Al-Sughayer and the Dean of Information Technology Deanship, Dr. Waleed Abdulaziz Al-Jandal.

Dr. Al-Alam welcomed the guest and remarked that the university receives support and care from King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, H.R.H. Crown Prince Muhammad bin Nayef bin Abdulaziz, and H.R.H. Deputy Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz. In addition, both parties discussed an execution of a Memorandum of Understanding.

 From the other Side, Professor Mohammed Khalifah Al-Tamimi thanked Dr. Al-Alam for the pleasant reception and hospitality and added that Almadinah International University is honored to cooperate with such a distinctive university.

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sity Signs MoA with Multimedia University in Malaysia 

On Monday, the 21st  of Shaaban, 1436 AH, Dr. Muhammed Al-Alam, the Vice-President for Knowledge Exchange and International Communication, signed a MoA with Professor Ahmed Rafi b. Mohammed Eshaq, the Vice-President of Multimedia University in Malaysia (MMU). The purpose of the MoA is to establish a technical center, which specializes in multimedia research inside the Malaysian campus.  

o the MMU, and admired the development of the university.  He added that both countries have a steadfast relationship and they share many interests, not just politically and economically, but also scientifically. 

Dr. Al-Alam thanked the Vice-President of the MMU and his delegation, Dr. Abdullah Al-razeen, the CEO of Al-Imam Investment Fund and resources, and Dr. Waleed Al-jandal, Head of the Technical Center in the Investment Fund, and the Dean of Information Technology.  

On his turn, The Vice-President of the MMU praised the strong relationship between the two parties. He expressed gratitude to Al-Imam University for the trust, and he insured that this center will not only benefit both countries, but also it will go beyond and be for the usefulness of the whole Islamic World. 

The Malaysian delegation had a tour inside the campus, which included the Planetarium, and the museum of the History of Arabic and Islamic Sciences.  

 

 

Al-Imam University Signs Three Collaborative Agreements in the International Exhibition & Conference on Higher Education 

Al-Imam University Signs Three Collaborative Agreements in the International Exhibition & Conference on Higher Education​ 

​Dr. Muhammed Al-Alam, the Vice-President for Knowledge Exchange and International Communication, signed three collaborative agreements with three international academic institutions. These institutions were Sun Yat-sen University in China, Macquarie University in Australia, and the International Language Center in China. The three agreements were signed on the 17th April 2015 as a part of Al-Imam University activities during the 6th International Exhibition & Conference on Higher Education held in Riyadh. These decisions were taken in order to reinforce the academic collaboration in education and in research, and to enhance all interests that both parties share in common in the academic field. 

for more info about 6th International Exhibition & Conference on Higher Education please visit http://ieche.com.sa/ar/conference 

 

Al-Imam University Inks Cooperation Agreements at IECHE 

Al-Imam University Inks Cooperation Agreements at IECHE​ 

Dr. Muhammad Said Al-Alam, Vice-Rector of Al-Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University for International Communication and Knowledge Exchange, has signed on the last day three cooperation agreements with Sun Yat-sen University, People's Republic of China, Macquarie University, Commonwealth of Australia, and International Language Centre, People's Republic of China. 

The sealed agreements has clinched in line with the activities of Al-Imam University at Sixth Saudi International Exhibition & Conference on Higher Education "IECHE", with a target of strengthen the cooperation ties with oversea counterparts. 

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Imam University's Booth Receives Delegations from a Number of International Universities 

Imam University's Booth Receives Delegations from a Number of International Universities​ ​ 

​The booth of Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, as represented by the Vice-Presidency for Knowledge Exchange and International Communication, hosted a number of delegations and international representatives of a number of universities who have attended "the fourth Annual International Exhibition and Conference on Higher Education" during the period 6-9/6/1434 AH. They were received by the Vice-President for Knowledge Exchange and International Communication, Dr. Mohammad Al-Alam, the General  Director of International Cooperation Administration, Mr. Ali Al-Rumaih, the Supervisor of the Vice-Presidency Office, Mr. Khaleel Al-Maliki, Advisor of Knowledge Exchange Program, Mr. Ahmad Alahmary as well as other members from the academic and administrative teams at the Vice-Presidency. 

 Among the distinguished visitors was the delegation from Regina University from Canada including the Dean of the College of Business Administration, Dr. Andrew Gaudes and the Student Services and Study Abroad Administrator, Haroon Chaundhry . Possible cooperation between the two sides was discussed during the meeting, especially in areas of administration, accounting, business administration, education, and petroleum engineering. 

 A number of delegates from outstanding Canadian Universities, such as Montreal university, Algoma University, and Stanford Research Institute visited the booth of Imam University and they discussed the exchange of faculty members and students and the activation of joint research programs in addition to discussing the possibility of making programs, symposia, and seminars on Arabic language and Islamic economics.

 

 

Dr. Al-Alam Sheds Lights on Signed MOA with OIC 

Dr. Al-Alam Sheds Lights on Signed MOA with OIC (imamu.edu.sa)​ 

ledge, creativity and moral values through carrying out variety distinguishing activities in education, learning, training, academic research and community services. As well, Imam University often offers students' needs in Fiqh, sharia, economic, medicine, computer sciences, Arabic language and media areas. 

Additionally, Dr. Al-Alam has noted that, the inked agreement comes within the framework of cooperation and partnership programs aimed at following up the implementation of the resolutions and recommendations of the Islamic Summit, the Council of Ministers of Foreign Affairs, and sectoral ministerial meetings and in fulfilment of the objectives of the Ten-year Program of Action OIC-2025. 

, extremism and Islamophobia. The two sides will organize exhibitions, seminars and specialized intellectual conferences in Islamic countries and the West to convey the true message of Islam based on solidarity, tolerance, openness, rejection of extremism, extremism, and violence and terrorism. They will also highlight the efforts of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as one of the most prominent OIC Member States in this field. 

The two sides also agreed to coordinate on grants for the students of the OIC Member States, implementation of joint projects in the fields of Islamic and economic studies and research, and promoting the status of Arabic language as one of the OIC three official languages and empowering its learners based on the experience of the University in this area. 

It is noteworthy that, the signing ceremony of MOA has took place lastly at the University's campus with the signature of Prof. Dr. Sulaiman Aba Al-Khail, Rector of Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, and Member of Saudi Senior Ulemas Council, and Dr. Yousef Al-Othaimeen, Secretary-General of OIC.  

 

 

DR. Al-Alam Signs MoU with Sharia Courts Authority in Indonesia 

DR. Al-Alam Signs MoU with Sharia Courts Authority in Indonesia (imamu.edu.sa)​ 

​​​​​​​​​​​Dr. Mohammed bin Said Al-Alam, the Vice-President for Knowledge Exchange and International Communications,  has signed a memorandum of understanding with Dr. Borososilo, Director-General of Sharia Courts Authority of the Supreme Court of Republic of Indonesia, at the Islamic and Arabic Sciences Institute in Jakarta. 

     In his speech, Dr. Alalm pointed out that the Government of Saudi Arabia often seeks to build bridges of cooperation with Muslims around the world and in various areas. He stressed that Al-Imam University strives to achieve the aspirations of Saudi Government through its role as a leading Islamic university.

d expertise in qualifying judges. It also includes holding courses and training in the field of Islamic judiciary inboth countries, as well as cooperation in providing training courses in the field of Sharia judiciary and human resource development. 

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Al-Imam University and IIUI Inked Two Agreements 

Al-Imam University and IIUI Inked Two Agreements​ 

In the presence of H.E. Prof. Dr. Suliman Aba Al-Khail, Rector of Al-Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, and who doubles as Pro-Chancellor of International Islamic University in Islamabad "IIUI", Al-Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, representing by its Deanship of Information Technology and Deanship of Institutes Affairs Abroad, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) and Collaboration Agreement with IIUI. 

tated that, the two-inked agreements will actually achieving the goals pursued by both universities. He praised the efforts of Dr. Ahmad Ad-Drawish, President of IIUI, in rendering success to IIUI activities​.

From his part, Dr. Ad-Drawish has thanked H.E. Prof. Dr. Suliman Aba Al-Khail, Rector of Al-Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, for his staunch efforts and support to all activities and programs of IIUI. He revealed that, the two-inked agreements dealing with technology aspects, through benefiting from the experience of Al-Imam University and training, as well as advantaging from the experiences of Deanship of Institutes Affairs Abroad in teaching Arabic language to non-native speakers. He extended his thanks to both Dr. Waleed Al-Jandal, Dean of Deanship of Information Technology, and Dr. Abdullah Al-Salamy, Dean of Deanship of Institutes Affairs Abroad. 

Dr. Waleed Al-Jandal, Dean of Deanship of Information Technology, pointed out that, the inked agreement with his deanship included providing some technical consultations and studies to implement the internet portal and the infrastructure of IIUI, as well as benefiting from the qualified officers of his administration. In similar vein, Dr. Abdullah Al-Salamy, Dean of Deanship of Institutes Affairs Abroad, has stated that, the inked MoU is aims to exchange experiences and faculty members and scholarships and programs between Al-Imam University and IIUI. 

-Drawish, President of IIUI, had signed on behalf of IIUI and both of Dr. Waleed Al-Jandal, Dean of Deanship of Information Technology, and Dr. Abdullah Al-Salamy, Dean of Deanship of Institutes Affairs Abroad, had signed on behalf of Al-Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University. 

 

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation and Al-Imam University Sign a Memorandum of Cooperation 

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation and Al-Imam University Sign a Memorandum of Cooperation​ 

 

     His Excellency Dr. Suliman Aba Al-Khail, Rector of Al-Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, member of the Council of Senior Islamic Scholars (Ulema), received the Secretary General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, Dr. Yousef bin Ahmed Al-Othaimeen, to sign a memorandum of cooperation to get the benefit from the university’s scientific and research cadres and experiences in the moderate principles of Islam. The Rector welcomed the Secretary General in the university, pointing out that signing this memorandum of cooperation is embedded in the reinforcement of Islamic and national values as well as accomplishing governors’ aspiration, under the leadership of the custodian of the Tow Holy Mosques, King Salman Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud and his Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Bin Abdul Aziz. He indicated that in the meantime we need collaboration to demonstrate Islamic moderate principles, which is far from hyperbole and terrorism, and called to take serious steps to accomplish governors’ aspiration through honest and hard work. In addition, his excellency emphasized that the university is one of the first educational institutions that aimed to spread the moderate principles of Islam and tried to attain a well-established approach to let the whole world know that Islam is the religion of justice and mercy.  He added that the memorandum between the university and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation has important goals and a global mission. 

 

     Moreover, his Excellency indicated that the Secretary General has chosen Al-Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University to sign this agreement for it contains all the important tools and branches that may help the organization to perfectly perform its task and achieve its mission. The benefits of this agreement can be summarized as follow: the university is international, national, social and classical and that are all what the Organization needs. In addition, it contains more than 16 institutes for Arabic and Islamic sciences, the university also presides the Federation of the Universities of the Islamic World (FUIW), which includes 316 universities around the world, it also contains deanship of E-learning and Distance Education which serves more than 80 thousand enrolled students. Besides, the university is one of the most important academic institutions which extremely contributes to the formulation of Islamic vision and is also one of the largest universities in Saudi Arabia in the incubation of scholarship students with more than 8,000 students from 140 countries. Moreover, the university has an international center for dialogue, which is King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Centre for Contemporary Islamic Studies and Civilization Dialogue. It also contains the Supreme Jurisdiction Institute. Hence, the university puts all its units and capabilities to get the greatest benefit from this memorandum. 

 From his side, Dr. Al-Othaimeen thanked the Leadership of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for hosting the organization which serves all Muslims around the globe. He also praised Al-Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University and appreciated the efforts of its rector to sign the memorandum which promotes the values of the tolerant Islamic religion. Additionally, Dr. Al-Othaimeen stated that the memorandum of cooperation aims to support the organization with expertise and studies in the Center for Dialogue, Peace and Understanding (CDPU), Sawt Al-Hikma (The Voice of Wisdom) which works to face terrorism as well as to develop a credible discourse to delegitimize radical discourse and to highlight the true message of Islam through social media and internet. The general responsibility of the Center is to plan and carry out activities that contribute to the development of intellectual and ideological foundations to promote respect for diversity, values of moderation, tolerance, peaceful coexistence and building bridges with other cultures and civilizations. He also pointed out that the memorandum aims at benefiting from the university's expertise in spreading Arabic language and teaching it to non-native speakers, taking advantage of the university's experiences in the so-called fear of Islam, and benefiting from students of educational scholarships. In conclusion, Dr. Al-Othaimeen indicated that The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) is the second largest inter-governmental organization after the United Nations with a membership of 57 states spread over four continents. The Organization is the collective voice of the Muslim world. It endeavors to safeguard and protect the interests of the Muslim world and to promote international peace and harmony. The Organization has the singular honor to galvanize the Ummah into a unified body and have actively represented the Muslims by espousing all causes close to the hearts of over 1.5 billion Muslims around the world. The Organization has consultative and cooperative relations with the UN and other inter-governmental organizations to protect the vital interests of the Muslims and to work for the settlement of conflicts and disputes involving member states. In safeguarding the true values of Islam and the Muslims, the organization has taken various steps to remove misperceptions and has strongly advocated elimination of discrimination against Muslims in all forms and manifestations. 

 

Imam University signs an introductory memorandum with British universities on the sidelines of the International Conference and Exhibition for Education 2022 

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 Under the patronage of His Excellency the President of Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University, Prof. Ahmed bin Salem Al-Amri His Excellency the Vice Rector for Planning, Development and Quality, Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-Shiddi, signed an introductory memorandum with the University of Exeter and the  University of Strathclyde Glasgow. 

This is on the sidelines of the International Conference and Exhibition for Education 2022, which will be held at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center, and organized by the Ministry of Education during the period from 7 to 10 Shawwal 1443 AH (8-11 May 2022 AD), with the participation of ministers and​ education experts and more than 260 international and local universities and destinations Education from 23 countries around the world. 

The two cooperation agreements aim at academic exchange, student and faculty exchange, in addition to developing education programs and joint projects, cooperating in education and training opportunities, as well as supervising master's and doctoral theses and scholarships.  

His Excellency Dr. Ahmed bin Salem Al-Amiri, and a number of university officials met with His Excellency Professor Sir Steve Smith, the British Prime Minister’s Special Representative for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for Education, and a number of British university directors and gave a presentation on the university and its strategic plan. 

Al-Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University has been participating in international forums and exhibitions, especially those discussing higher education topics and the role of universities in the development process. Society and the university’s performance of its roles in serving the community and the labor market.​ 

 

Al-Imam University and IIUI Inked Two Agreements 

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In the presence of H.E. Prof. Dr. Suliman Aba Al-Khail, Rector of Al-Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, and who doubles as Pro-Chancellor of International Islamic University in Islamabad "IIUI", Al-Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, representing by its Deanship of Information Technology and Deanship of Institutes Affairs Abroad, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) and Collaboration Agreement with IIUI. 

In statements after the signature ceremony, H.E. the university rector has stated that, the two-inked agreements will actually achieving the goals pursued by both universities. He praised the efforts of Dr. Ahmad Ad-Drawish, President of IIUI, in rendering success to IIUI activities. 

, Dr. Ad-Drawish has thanked H.E. Prof. Dr. Suliman Aba Al-Khail, Rector of Al-Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, for his staunch efforts and support to all activities and programs of IIUI. He revealed that, the two-inked agreements dealing with technology aspects, through benefiting from the experience of Al-Imam University and training, as well as advantaging from the experiences of Deanship of Institutes Affairs Abroad in teaching Arabic language to non-native speakers. He extended his thanks to both Dr. Waleed Al-Jandal, Dean of Deanship of Information Technology, and Dr. Abdullah Al-Salamy, Dean of Deanship of Institutes Affairs Abroad. 

Dr. Waleed Al-Jandal, Dean of Deanship of Information Technology, pointed out that, the inked agreement with his deanship included providing some technical consultations and studies to implement the internet portal and the infrastructure of IIUI, as well as benefiting from the qualified officers of his administration. In similar vein, Dr. Abdullah Al-Salamy, Dean of Deanship of Institutes Affairs Abroad, has stated that, the inked MoU is aims to exchange experiences and faculty members and scholarships and programs between Al-Imam University and IIUI. 

It is worth to mention that, Dr. Ahmad Ad-Drawish, President of IIUI, had signed on behalf of IIUI and both of Dr. Waleed Al-Jandal, Dean of Deanship of Information Technology, and Dr. Abdullah Al-Salamy, Dean of Deanship of Institutes Affairs Abroad, had signed on behalf of Al-Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University. 

 

Working together: IIUI inks agreements with Al-Imam university 

https://tribune.com.pk/story/757425/working-together-iiui-inks-agreements-with-al-imam-university​ 

The International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI) signed two separate agreements with the Al-Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in the field of information technology (IT) and languages. 

The first memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed by IIUI President Prof Ahmed Yousif Al-Draiweesh and Al-Imam university Information Technology Dean Dr Waleed Al-Jandal. The agreement is expected to pave the way to achieve excellence with cooperative endeavors in the field of IT by sharing expertise and skills from both sides.  

The second MoU, inked by Al-Draiweesh and Deanship of Affair of Institute of Abroad (DAIA) Al-Sulmee Dean Dr Abdullah bin Haziz, will lead to cooperation in the field of languages, especially Arabic. According the second MoU, DAIA would also offer teaching faculty, scholarships, exchange of students and joint academic and research programmes.  

These MoUs were specially guided and supported by Al-Imam university Rector Prof Suliman Aba Al-Khail, who is also the pro-chancellor of IIUI.  

On the eve of the signing ceremony, Suliman praised and encouraged the step and also considered the signatures as a leading opportunity for both universities. He said these MoUs would prove a key milestone to achieve the founding objectives of both the universities. “I am fully convinced that IUII represents an appreciable example for the joint orientated Islamic action,” he said.  

its objectives and is on the way to progress under the dynamic leadership of Al-Draiweesh.  

Al-Draiweesh thanked Al-Khail for his valuable contributions. “Mutual cooperation will lead both universities towards progress and development,” he said.  

Commending the ‘milestone’ signing, Al-Jandal said the “MoUs would be benefiting for universities and will have a positive impact on its deliverables in the marketplace.” 

ullah bin Haziz said the MoU would cement cooperation in academics between both universities, including the exchange of faculty and students. It would also be a base of sharing knowledge, resources, and jointly organising conferences and symposiums.  

 

Dr. Al-Alam Signs MoU with University of Muhammadiyah Malang 

https://units.imamu.edu.sa/vrectorate/en/KEICVR/News/Pages/news-1-2-2015-5.aspx 

In the presence of MR. Mustafa bin Ibrahim Al-Mubarak, the Saudi Ambassador to the Republic of Indonesia, Dr. Mohammed bin Said Al-Alam, Vice-president of Al-Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University for Knowledge Exchange and International Communications, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Dr. Bambang Idgdo, Vice-Rector of University of Muhammadiyah in Malang. The signing ceremony held at The Ritz-Carlton Jakarta, Kuningan.  
      A number of dignitaries from both universities attended the signing ceremony, including Dr. Abdullah Al-Salami- the Dean of Institute Affairs Abroad, and Dr. Khaled Al-Daham- the Dean of Islamic and Arabic Sciences Institute in Indonesia, and a group of faculty members.  
     It is noteworthy that The signed MoU was based on signed agreements between the Government of Saudi Arabia and the Government of Indonesia in areas of scientific cooperation and teaching of  Arabic language.  The MoU is aimed to promote the relationship between Al-Imam University and University of Muhammadiyah in Malang.