IIUI producing best minds for Muslim world: Prince Jalwi

Says Saudi-Pak ties getting stronger by the day

International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI) is a hub of Muslim unity which is providing best minds to Muslim world, noted Prince Jalwi Bin Saud Bin Abdulaziz on Monday during his visit to the university.

The prince said that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) would keep cooperating with IIUI for academic excellence and its other constructive projects, according to an IIUI statement.

“Pakistan is a blessing of Almighty Allah and Saudi-Pak relations are exemplary and getting stronger with every passing day,” he said according to the statement. He was also accompanied by the Saudi Ambassador Nawaf Saeed al-Malki.

The prince along with his delegation was received by IIUI Rector Dr Masoom Yasinzai and IIUI President Dr Ahmed Yousif al-Draiweesh along with top officials of the university at new campus.

“Islam is recognition of Muslims, it’s the umbrella which makes them all a body,” said Prince Jalwi in a meeting with IIUI leadership. He also prayed for the prosperity of Pakistan and IIUI.

The meeting with KSA delegation was also attended by IIUI vice presidents, deans, directors general, directors and other relevant officials. 

Published in The Express Tribune, February 13^th, 2018.