Collaborations with local or global health institutions to improve health & wellbeing outcomes
Al-Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University signed a memorandum of understanding with the Calm Medical Center on Tuesday 1444/10/18 AH, representing the university in the signing ceremony by Dr. Ahmed bin Saad Al-Ahmad, Dean of Student Affairs.
Through the memorandum, the university seeks to provide therapeutic and counseling services to support and achieve mental health and psychological and social compatibility for male and female students and university employees according to a scientific perspective that is consistent with the reference constants of society.
The memorandum also aims to support the promotion of mental health, professional exchange, spreading psychological awareness, exchanging clinical experiences, enriching the training aspects within the scope of work of each party and enhancing their role, and the center will offer a discount (50%) on some of its programs for university employees.

Al-Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University, represented by the Deanship of Student Affairs, signed a memorandum of understanding with Reassurance Medical Center, and the agreement was signed by the Dean of Student Affairs, Dr. Ahmed bin Saad Al-Ahmad.
Through the memorandum, the university seeks to contribute to providing therapeutic and counseling services to support and achieve mental health and psychological and social compatibility for male and female students and university employees according to a scientific perspective that is consistent with the reference constants of society.
This memorandum also aims to support the promotion of mental health, professional exchange, spreading psychological awareness, exchanging clinical experiences, enriching the training aspects within the scope of work of each party and enhancing their role.

Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder, the symptoms of which include difficulties in understanding and perception in addition to delays in social communication with others.
Therefore, a research team from the College of Computer and Information Sciences at Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University, in cooperation with the Center for Autism Research at King Faisal Specialist Hospital, developed a smart system to improve the sense of perception and increase interaction and learning skills for children with autism, using artificial intelligence and augmented virtual reality techniques.
This achievement comes within the activation of the memorandum of cooperation with the Center for Autism Research at King Faisal Specialist Hospital and also to activate joint cooperation in the field of research and in interdisciplinary research, where the (Farad) system is developed by the students of the Department of Computer Science: Alia Al-Hamid, Nihal Al-Muwais, and Renad Al Hussein, under the supervision of Dr. Abeer Al-Nafjan, and in cooperation with the Center for Autism Research at King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, represented by His Excellency Dr. Hisham bin Muhammad Al-Dhalaan, Ms. Hana Saad Al-Arifi and Ms. Reem Fairouz Al-Abdulaziz.
The main idea of the Farad system is to take advantage of virtual reality technology for autistic children by using virtual reality glasses (VARJO) that support eye tracking technology and retinal analysis using artificial intelligence techniques. Due to the need to provide virtual environments for teaching autistic children and to save time and effort for therapists and autistic children, the (Farad) system was worked on by creating a virtual environment with different levels of difficulty to teach children geometric shapes, and its experience at the Autism Research Center to measure the effectiveness of the system in improving the sense of perception and increasing interaction and learning skills for children with autism.
As a result of this outstanding research collaboration, it has been accepted to publish a research paper documenting this collaboration entitled (Artificial Virtual Reality Simulation Design for Children on Autism Spectrum Disorder) which will be presented at the 20th International Conference on Modeling, Simulation & Visualization Methods to be held in Las Vegas, USA from July 24 to 27, 2023.
It is worth noting that a cooperation agreement was signed between the College of Computer and Information Sciences and the Autism Research Center at King Faisal Specialist Hospital under the patronage of His Excellency the President of the University, Prof. Dr. Ahmed bin Salem Al-Ameri, in the academic year 1443 AH / 2022 AD, where the College was represented by His Excellency the Dean of the College, Dr. Talal bin Saad Al-Balawi, and the Center was represented by His Excellency Dr. Hisham bin Muhammad Al-Dhalaan. The agreement included discussing aspects of cooperation between the college and the center in the joint use of research laboratories to evaluate the sensory integration of people with autism disorder, and the provision of vital data available at the human behavior laboratory at the center in order to enhance joint research with researchers and graduate students at the college.

The Social Responsibility Unit at Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University, in partnership with the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of National Guard, King Faisal Specialist Hospital, the Research Center and the National Center for Responsibility and Studies, launched the second phase of the blood donation initiative (2023) at the university during the period from 10-9 to 21-9-2023.
The launch of the initiative in its second edition comes as a continuation of the blood donation initiative adopted by His Excellency the President of the University within the plan of the Operational Social Responsibility Unit for the year 2023 and was launched in its first phase with the aim of achieving the university's goals in the field of social responsibility, and it is considered the largest blood donation initiative at the university in terms of the number of participating entities, working days and hours of the initiative, as it lasts for ten days with an average of ten actual working hours.
The Director of the Blood Donation Initiative at the Social Responsibility Unit, Mr. Abdulrahman bin Mohammed Al-Menai, confirmed that the initiative is held in partnership with: the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of National Guard, King Faisal Specialist Hospital, the Research Center and the National Center for Responsibility and Studies, and the initiative will continue for ten days, where the number of hours of implementation of the initiative has been doubled to be an average of ten hours per day and the participation of four medical and technical teams in anticipation of the good turnout of university employees.
Mr. Al-Menai extended his sincere thanks and appreciation to His Excellency the President of the University, the Vice President for Knowledge Exchange and International Communication for support for social responsibility initiatives, and all colleagues in the various units of the university for their dedication and cooperation in the success of the initiative.

Al-Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University, represented by the College of Medicine, signed a memorandum of understanding with Afaq Health Training Company on Thursday morning, 11/4/1445 AH at the Office of the Dean of the College of Medicine, with the aim of strengthening cooperation between Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University and Afaq Health Training Company, in the fields of scientific research, training, development, consulting, and quality assurance, and in an effort to exchange experiences in the areas of joint cooperation, which contributes to achieving the strategic objectives of the two sides, and contributes to achieving the Saudi Vision 2030.
The agreement was signed by the Dean of the College of Medicine, the General Supervisor of Medical Services, Dr. Hassan bin Ali Al-Shehri, and the Executive Director of the company, Mr. Kamel bin Ibrahim Al-Madhoun.

The Dean of the College of Medicine at Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University, the General Supervisor of Medical Services, Dr. Hassan bin Ali Al-Shehri, received in his office on Thursday afternoon, 11/4/1445 AH, the President of the Saudi Red Crescent Authority, Dr. Jalal bin Muhammad Al-Owaisi, with the aim of supporting the integration of efforts and cooperation between the Authority and the university.
The two sides discussed ways of joint cooperation to complement the mission carried by the university and the authority in building a knowledge society and enhancing integration and participation.
It is noteworthy that the university had previously signed a memorandum of cooperation with the authority in a number of fields, foremost of which is supporting scientific research efforts, training and continuing education for the cadres of both parties, and spreading awareness of the principles of first aid among university students and raising their awareness.

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, through Using 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 service.
His Excellency the Vice Rector for Postgraduate Studies and Scientific Research, Prof. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz in his office, Chairman of the Board of Directors of CAD Middle East Pharmaceutical Industries, d. Walid bin Muhammad Al-Shaqha, and during the meeting, a memorandum of cooperation was signed to frame the areas of exchange of experiences and joint research to prepare specialized scientific cadres and competencies, in a way that supports the manufacture of pharmaceutical active substances in the Kingdom. This agreement aims to cooperate in several areas, including training the students of Imam University in the CAD company, to link what they have acquired of academic knowledge and scientific skills to the work environment and to acquire personal and professional skills. Exchanging consulting solutions in a number of academic disciplines for experienced faculty members at Al-Imam University and CAD Company.
Dean of Scientific Research: The importance of the challenge lies in its ability to motivate male and female students.
Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University, in coordination with the Ministry of Civil Service, is pleased to announce the availability of a number of jobs for the health staff in the Medical Services Center to be filled with citizens through the competition, according to the following statement:
Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University signed a memorandum of understanding with #وزارة_الصحة , which was signed by the University’s Vice Dean for Graduate Studies and Scientific Research, Prof. Abdullah Al-Tamim, and the Ministry of Health, the Assistant Undersecretary for Empowerment, M. Fahad Al-Azzam, which aims to cooperate in the field of scientific research cooperative training.
Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Group signed a joint cooperation agreement with Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University, in the academic and research fields, and training and qualifying national cadres of university students in the group’s hospitals.
A. said. Dr.. Awad Al-Omari, Co-Vice President for Academic and Medical Affairs, who signed on behalf of the group, said that this agreement comes within the framework of the group’s carrying out its societal responsibilities, and as a contribution to achieving the goals and contents of the ambitious Saudi Vision 2030, especially in the aspect of training the people of the country and helping them engage in the work environment, by giving them Field and applied work experience, in addition to striving to develop professional performance to reach a healthy society with qualified competencies according to the best scientific standards.
Dr. Al-Omari said that the group will harness all its capabilities in this, and will provide an exemplary training environment, drawing on its accumulated experiences in the field of training and rehabilitation and its pioneering experience in the health sector, in order to achieve the maximum benefit for students and provide them with practical and theoretical skills that will help them perform better, expressing his confidence that students will find The trainees are looking forward to technical, administrative and medical capabilities that help them acquire the necessary skills for the labor market, noting at the same time that such training programs for the group usually end with the employment of the trainees.
Dr.. Al-Omari said that the group will remain the largest supporter of Saudi energies because of its firm belief that investment in the human element is one of the most important effective tools for building a vibrant society, a prosperous economy and an ambitious country. home owned.
To raise awareness and programs that serve development and health.
Today, the Saudi Red Crescent Authority, in cooperation with Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University, launched the two-day Crescent Challenge, with the participation of a number of parties, with the aim of supporting innovation, developing and improving ambulance services in the Kingdom.
The official spokesman for the Saudi Red Crescent Authority, Abdulaziz Al-Suwaina, said: The authority hopes, through the "Hilalthon" challenge, to find creative solutions that contribute to a qualitative leap in the ambulance sector in the Kingdom, and improve its services by mixing them with more innovations and technical methods.
He explained that the authority, through the launch of the Crescent, was keen to involve the community in finding these creative and innovative solutions through six tracks, which are (development of the Asafni application, locating the caller, documentation and monitoring, vehicle maintenance, operational sustainability of the ambulance trip, and the restoring family links program), adding that the authority She believes that the diversity of thinking and benefiting from the creators in the Kingdom through the idea of HilalThun, will reflect positively on its services and its ability to achieve its goals, noting that the number of participants in the Crescent exceeded 120 participants.
Faculty of medicine signed a memorandum of understanding with (the Saudi Society for Medical Education); To provide a series of developmental programs in medical education, in order to achieve the principle of integration, cooperation and exchange of experiences between the two sides.
IMAMU represented by the College of Medicine signed with #مجموعة_د_سليمان_الحبيب_الطبية a cooperation agreement in the academic, research and training fields, to train and qualify national cadres of university students; To achieve the objectives and contents of #رؤية_السعودية_2030 , which contribute to meeting the requirements of the labor market with distinguished medical cadres.
With the support of His Excellency the President of the University, Prof. Dr. Ahmed bin Salem Al-Amiri, Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University, represented by the College of Information and Communication, signed on Wednesday 16/9/1442 AH a memorandum of understanding with the Sanad Charitable Society to support children with cancer. The memorandum comes within the framework of responsibility The college’s social and desire to support charitable and humanitarian institutions in the community in a way that achieves the common interest for the advancement of the nation and the service of its citizens and residents on its land.
The College of Media and Communication was represented in signing this memorandum by His Highness, the Dean of the College, Prof. Saad bin Saud Al Saud, while the Sanad Society was represented by the Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Society, Her Royal Highness Princess Adela bint Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.
This memorandum aims to implement joint aspects of cooperation and exchange experiences that serve both parties, and includes establishing a partnership with the association and many aspects of joint cooperation in several areas, most notably: training and planning, specialized consultations in media, public relations and marketing communication, evaluating plans and measuring their results, and conducting Scientific studies in the field of specialization of the college.
The signing of the memorandum was attended by Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University, Head of the Advertising and Marketing Communication Department, Dr. Hamad Al-Mousa, Associate Professor in the Department of Advertising and Marketing Communications, Dr. Yasser Al-Shehri, the Vice Dean of the College of Media and Communication, Dr. Nawir Al-Shamri, and the Vice-Dean of the Advertising and Marketing Communication Department, Dr. Rania Al-Sharif. The Deputy Supervisor of the General Administration of Media and Communication at Al-Imam University and the Supervisor of Administration in King Abdullah City for Female Students is Dr. Tarfa bin Humaid, and the Director of the Media Department at King Abdullah City for Female Students, Ms. Amjad Al-Labon.
On the part of the Sanad Society, a member of the Board of Directors of the Sanad Society was Dr. Al-Jazi Al-Shbaiki, the Director General, Ms. Reem Al-Hujailan, the Director of Programs and Services, Mrs. Suad Al-Hamidi, the Media Coordinator Sultana Al-Otaibi, and the Partnerships Officer, Laila Al-Saeed.
In the presence of His Excellency the Minister of Health, Dr. Tawfiq Al-Rabiah, and His Excellency the President of Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University, Professor Dr. Ahmed bin Salem Al-Amiri, Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University, represented by the College of Medicine, signed this Monday afternoon, 08/30/1442 AH, a memorandum of cooperation with the Second Health Cluster in the Central Region. To enhance efforts to develop educational, training and research programs and train male and female students in various disciplines to achieve development requirements and build scientific and professional cadres in the Kingdom.
The agreement was signed by the Dean of the College of Medicine at the University, the General Supervisor of Medical Services, Dr. Tariq Al-Asbali, and the Executive President of the Second Health Cluster in the Central Region, Dr. Fahad Al-Ghafaili.
The agreement aims to raise spending efficiency, serve the university’s employees, train university students in the facilities of the second health cluster in the central region according to training programs, enable health practitioners from among the university’s employees to practice professionally, and conduct joint research and studies between the two sides, and allow each of them to benefit from the capabilities Available to raise spending efficiency, in addition to establishing simulation training programs, and participating in building health and academic programs in health specialties.
It is worth noting that this agreement comes as a sense from the Ministry of Health and the University of their joint responsibility in this field, and to work to achieve the requirements of the Saudi Vision 2030 through cooperation between educational institutions and the Ministry of Health, and the exchange of experiences between government institutions.
His Excellency the President of Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University, Prof. Dr.. Ahmed bin Salem Al-Amiri, this Thursday morning, 7/27/1442 AH, the center for “Covid 19” virus vaccines at the Medical Services Center in the university city, within the national vaccine plan implemented by the Ministry of Health, in the presence of university representatives and a number of officials.
His Excellency listened to an explanation from the Director of the Medical Services Center, Dr. Saleh Al-Aqeel, about the steps and procedures that facilitate taking the vaccine for the beneficiaries, and what the center provided in allocating specialized medical and technical cadres to carry out this process with ease and ease.
He praised Dr. Al-Amiri praised the great efforts made by our wise leadership - may God protect it - in dealing with this pandemic, which contributed - praise be to God - to limiting the spread of the virus and providing free vaccination to all, praising the efforts made by the management of the Medical Services Center and the health staff working in it to prepare The location of receiving vaccines, and providing all necessary services therein, urging all university officials, faculty members and employees to take the initiative to register for this vaccine, in order to preserve their health and safety from infection with the virus.
His Excellency the President of Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University, Prof. Dr. Ahmed bin Salem Al-Amiri, signed a memorandum of cooperation with the Deputy Minister of Human Resources and Social Development (for development) and the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Autism Excellence Center, Mr. Majid bin Abdul Rahim Al-Ghanimi, on Wednesday 24/4/1442 AH; It aims to build a distinguished relationship between the University's Department of Special Education and the Center of Excellence for Autism. It reflects its positive effects on the field of scientific research, field training and various developmental aspects, and contributes to developing the field of autism spectrum disorder and enhancing joint cooperation between the two sides.
The signing ceremony was witnessed by the Dean of the College of Education, Prof. Ahmed bin Muhammad Al-Nashwan, and the college’s deputies, as well as the presence of the Chief Operating Officer of the Autism Center of Excellence, Dr. Faisal Al-Nimri, and the center’s leaders.
Within the framework of a series of cooperation with different sectors with distinguished community services, an agreement was signed between the Wafer Program for Benefits and Discounts and Kingdom Hospital.
The hospital administration has cooperated with a plentiful program out of its diligent management’s keenness to play a distinguished role towards the people of the country, especially the segment of employees of Saudi universities, which includes male and female students, staff and faculty members, as a contribution to achieving its social responsibility, which the institute thanked the hospital officials for their response and understanding of the roles The various institutions in society, and their awareness of the need for all institutions to cooperate in carrying out their roles towards society.
The services provided by the Kingdom Hospital vary, through which it provides a special discount for employees of Saudi universities; It allows them to obtain outpatient services, laboratory services, radiology, hypnosis services, surgeries, physiotherapy sessions, dental, dermatological and cosmetic services with a discount of up to 20%, and a comprehensive medical examination service with a discount of 10%.
It offers special prices for special medical services such as treatment of delayed childbearing and test-tube babies, various birth operations, gastric bypass operations and diversion, and employees of Saudi universities receive these services and discounts according to the university card or the work card, or a letter of affidavit from the employer affiliation to a Saudi university.
And a plentiful program, and in the context of its keenness to provide distinguished services to employees of Saudi universities in the various service sectors in society; To ensure that these services are provided at the highest levels, by concluding agreements with service agencies in various fields, which are distinguished and efficient.


The General Department of International Conventions and Partnerships is a department that serves the University by linking it to international academic institutions and laying the foundations for cooperation from memorandums of understanding and others.
Supervising and implementing international exhibitions and conferences organized or participated by the university at the international level.
Representing the University in international forums and introducing them.
Communication and coordination with specialists inside and outside the university to prepare agreements and memorandums of understanding between the university and others.
Proposal for the university's participation in the membership of some regional, international and Islamic organizations, associations and bodies related to the university's activities.
Contribute to the activation of agreements and memorandums of understanding agreed with entities outside the Kingdom.
Contribute to many partnership and twinning agreements carried out by the university outside the Kingdom.
Participating in meetings and meetings with delegations from outside the Kingdom and following up on the results and recommendations of the meetings.
Spreading the concept and culture of international cooperation between faculty members and researchers and those in their judgment through (awareness courses and introductory bulletins).
Coordination with the Department of International Cooperation of the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in all matters related to international cooperation.
Participating in the preparation of cooperation agreements and service contracts in coordination with the Legal Department, the Prince Nayef Institute for Research and Advisory Services and other relevant entities and the development of appropriate mechanisms to activate them.
Introducing the University at the international level in terms of the academic disciplines that are available and the university's vision with regard to international cooperation.) Publication of brochures in several languages)
Imam Mohammed bin Saud Islamic University has its legal and humanities disciplines, and is highly qualified faculty and researchers in various scientific fields. In recent years, Imam University has moved towards expanding into scientific fields and disciplines, which today have scientific and medical colleges and are comparable to other universities. The role of the General Department of International Conventions and Partnerships at the University is to invest the strengths and excellence of Imam University through scientific and research partnerships with the oldest houses of educational and research expertise in the world. The University has signed several global memorandums of understanding in recent years, hosted several international conferences in various fields and contributed to supporting scientific research and promoting the principles of international communication while serving the University.
The Department has also played a major and fundamental role in successfully representing the University in international exhibitions and forums and in the days of the profession that our country's cultural attachés have been holding in some countries around the world for years. The Department of International Conventions and Partnerships is honoured to be an important link between the University and relevant entities internally and externally.
The Department welcomes our esteemed visitors through our portal, wishing to benefit from the cooperation between the university and all relevant entities. In order to do so, we work in a team spirit with colleges, institutes, centers, departments and supporting buildings towards translating and developing local and international relations within the framework of the university's strategic plan by building bridges of knowledge and technical communication between Imam Mohammed bin Saud Islamic University and its distinguished local and international counterparts.
Based on the great attention paid by our good government under the leadership of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, his Highness crown prince, and in line with the generous orientations of the state and the mission of the university and its various sectors, efforts have emerged to strengthen all paths of cooperation and strengthen scientific, research, technical and cultural cooperation between Imam University and universities and local and international institutions, drafting memorandums of understanding and contracts of service with all target bodies and finding operational mechanisms to activate these contracts, reflecting positively on strengthening the university's position locally and internationally.
SER- 103rd International Conference on Science, Health and Medicine (ICSHM) is a prestigious event organized with a motivation to provide an excellent international platform for the academicians, researchers, engineers, industrial participants and budding students around the world to SHARE their research findings with the global experts. ICSHM 2017 will be held in Dublin, Irelandon 1st-2nd January, 2017.
The key intention of ICSHM 2017 is to provide opportunity for the global participants to share their ideas and experience in person with their peers expected to join from different parts on the world. In addition this gathering will help the delegates to establish research or business relations as well as to find international linkage for future collaborations in their career path. We hope that ICSHM 2017 outcome will lead to significant contributions to the knowledge base in these up-to-date scientific fields in scope.
This Conference is sponsored by The IIER (International Institute of Engineers and Researchers). The conference would offer a large number of invited lectures from renowned speakers all over the country. The Best paper awards will be given for the papers judged to make the most significant contribution to the conference.
Earlier ISER had conferences held at London (UK), Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Jakarta, Bali, Batam, Bangkok, Paris, Istanbul, Melbourne (Australia), Pattaya, Phuket, Manila, Hong kong, Johannesburg (South Africa), phnom Penh (Cambodia), Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
RIYADH: The Saudi Center for Studies and Research on Drug Prevention (Haseen), an affiliate of Al-Imam Muhammad ibn Saud Islamic University, on Wednesday became a certified regional training center for substance abuse prevention.
The rector of Al-Imam University, Sulaiman bin Abdullah Aba Al-Khail, received the Haseen center’s accreditation from the chairman of the National Committee for Combating Drugs (Nebras) and deputy director general of the General Directorate for Drug Control, Abdul Ilah Al-Sharif.
“Al-Imam University and Nebras are working together at a rather fast pace to find scientific, preventative and educational solutions for protecting our children from drugs, deviant behaviors and extremism,” Aba Al-Khail said.
He also pointed out that Al-Imam University is ambitious enough to seek international accreditation for the Haseen center and not just local accreditation. “We have all it takes to reach this goal,” he added.
He stressed that drugs and terrorism are two sides of the same coin, and that drugs would eventually lead to terrorism.
“Terrorists are using drugs to support their work,” he explained, “and Al-Imam University is ready for all that serves our religion and country by cooperating with Nebras to help counter the scourge of drugs and their deadly impact on society.”
For his part, Abdul Ilah Al-Sharif praised Al-Imam University’s educational, training and scientific role in combating drugs by cooperating with the NCNC and mobilizing all efforts to prevent drug abuse, treat addicts and develop policies that achieve the desired goals in this cause.
“These efforts are directed by Minister of Interior Prince Abdul Aziz bin Saud bin Nayef bin Abdul Aziz to raise awareness about the dangers of drug abuse and apply international standards in protecting the youth and preventing drug damage through the collaboration of the Nebras project and the Saudi Center for Studies and Research on Drug Prevention (Haseen),” he added.
The dean of the Haseen center, Ibrahim bin Al-Zaben, said achieving this accreditation was the result of the efforts of the center’s management and staff, and “its importance lies in its support for Haseen’s continuous work.”
He also pointed out that the center has carried out several programs to combat and prevent substance abuse, including organizing an educational program for students on the scourge of drugs, conducting drug prevention training sessions for students and instructors, and presenting international and local experiences in the field of drug prevention.
Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Group signed a joint cooperation agreement with Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University, in the academic and research fields, and training and qualifying national cadres of university students in the group’s hospitals.
A. said. Dr.. Awad Al-Omari, Co-Vice President for Academic and Medical Affairs, who signed on behalf of the group, said that this agreement comes within the framework of the group’s carrying out its societal responsibilities, and as a contribution to achieving the goals and contents of the ambitious Saudi Vision 2030, especially in the aspect of training the people of the country and helping them engage in the work environment, by giving them Field and applied work experience, in addition to striving to develop professional performance to reach a healthy society with qualified competencies according to the best scientific standards.
Dr. Al-Omari said that the group will harness all its capabilities in this, and will provide an exemplary training environment, drawing on its accumulated experiences in the field of training and rehabilitation and its pioneering experience in the health sector, in order to achieve the maximum benefit for students and provide them with practical and theoretical skills that will help them perform better, expressing his confidence that students will find The trainees are looking forward to technical, administrative and medical capabilities that help them acquire the necessary skills for the labor market, noting at the same time that such training programs for the group usually end with the employment of the trainees.
Dr.. Al-Omari said that the group will remain the largest supporter of Saudi energies because of its firm belief that investment in the human element is one of the most important effective tools for building a vibrant society, a prosperous economy and an ambitious country.
A delegation from the Deanship of E-Learning and Distance Education at Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University, led by Dean Dr. Abdulaziz bin Saad Al-Amer, Vice Dean Dr. Abdullah Al-Sabti and directors of departments in the Deanship, visited the Saudi Charitable Society for Cancer Control, as part of the activities pursued by the Deanship in order to enhance cooperation and bonds of responsibility Social with charities. The delegation was received by Moqbel Al-Sari, director of the association’s branch in Riyadh, and Ghadeer Al-Akkad, responsible for the support groups in King Fahd Medical City. .
On his part, Dr. Al-Amer said that the visit stemmed from the university’s keenness to present its mission towards society in addition to its educational and research mission and to activate its social role in serving the sons and daughters of this country.
He stressed the university's keenness to serve cancer patients, and to provide the opportunity to study at the university through the developed affiliation system provided by the Deanship of E-Learning and Distance Education, and to provide them with possible facilities and benefits.