Working together: IIUI inks agreements with Al-Imam university

MoUs will focus on cooperation in IT and languages.

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.

Al-Khail said IIUI has taken bold steps towards achieving 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.”

Abdullah 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.

Published in The Express Tribune, September 4^th, 2014.