ISLAMABAD
\nPresident, International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI) H.E. Dr. Hathal Homoud Alotaibi, Tuesday, called on Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training, Rana Tanveer Hussain. During the meeting, issues of mutual interests including initiatives for promotion of quality education and role of universities in society building were discussed.
\nThe Federal Minister desired that the university having two internationally reputed faculties of Shariah and Law and Arabic can help the Pakistani job seekers in Arab world.
\nThe IIUI President said that university will be happy to introduce Arabic language and refresher legal courses in this regard and it will be keen to expand its bilateral ties across the country with rest of the universities through its international level Arabic faculty.
\nHonorable Minister, while appreciating the role of IIUI in society building and services, assured of maximum support to IIUI. He said universities must be given opportunities for linkages. He said that universities must promote exchange of experiences through mutual cooperation. Talking on bilateral relations, the Minister said that Pakistan gave great importance to relations with Saudi Arabia as both are time tested friends.
\nHe added that brotherly ties between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia are getting stronger by every passing day. The Minister also appreciated the role of the university leadership in its progress and appreciated keen interest of the Pro-chancellor of the university Dr. Prof. Dr. Ahmed bin Salem Al Ameri. He also appreciated the IIUI President for making IIUI a peaceful true educational institution where officials and students have prime focus on education.
\nOn the occasion, IIUI President invited the honorable minister for the opening of the newly established state of the art academic block with the funds provided by Saudi government. He also apprised him of the university\u2019s new journey to infrastructural development and academic excellence.
\nDr. Hathal told that the university in previous three years has made a meaningful advancement in rankings. He added that the university has raised two new faculties, two new academic blocks have been built while two more are in the pipeline.
\nHe told that university is focusing on preparing a skilled youth equipped with the knowledge of latest market trends. He also apprised of the university\u2019s initiatives towards digitization, distance learning and utilization of modern technology for the students facilitation.
\nIIUI President briefed the Education Minister on IIUI\u2019s vision, future plans and strategy for academic excellence. IIUI President vowed that he will be in the leading ranks to seek guidance and extending cooperation with the ministry as per aspirations of the Minister for improvements in higher education.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
ISLAMABAD President, International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI) H.E. Dr. Hathal Homoud Alotaibi, Tuesday, called on Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training, Rana Tanveer Hussain. During the meeting, issues of mutual interests including initiatives for promotion of quality education and role of universities in society building were discussed. The Federal Minister desired that the university […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":343972,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-343966","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-national"},"yoast_head":"\n