Mentoring/counselling/peer support programs to support students, staff, faculty from underrepresented groups
His Excellency the Rector of Qassim University, Prof. Dr. Khalid bin Abdulrahman Al-Hammoudi, approved the launch of a center for the development of scientific research skills for students of the university supervised by the Deanship of Student Affairs in order to develop their research capabilities, stressing the importance of being a radiant center concerned with training, development and work on the manufacture and construction of distinguished students in the field of scientific research.
His Excellency inaugurated the website of the Fifth Preparatory Forum for the Fifth Scientific Conference for Students of Higher Education in the Kingdom, in the presence of the Vice President for Planning, Development and Quality, Prof. Dr. Sulaiman bin Abdulaziz Al-Yahya, the Dean of Student Affairs at the University, Dr. Khalid bin Abdulaziz Al-Shuraida, and the Vice Deanship Dr. Fahad bin Ibrahim Al-Dhale.
His Excellency stressed that male and female students are the focus of the educational process in universities and the development of their abilities is the means of progress of nations and societies, pointing out that this is what called on the Ministry of Higher Education to launch the annual conference, stressing the incitement of Qassim University to actively attend such scientific events, which directed university students to obtain gold feathers and advanced awards in previous conferences.
In this context, the Shawar volunteer team of the Deanship of Student Affairs completed the introductory campaign at the preparatory forum for the fifth scientific conference, which is organized by the Ministry of Higher Education, which aims to raise the value of scientific research, enrich the community and introduce and guide students to scientific research, and the campaign included the establishment of a mobile exhibition between the faculties of the university in which the members of the team contribute to introducing university students to the conference in all respects and contribute to motivating students to participate and answer the questions and inquiries received, in addition to providing introductory publications During the exhibition, the service of immediate registration to participate in the preparatory forum was provided and accompanying social communication channels were launched to introduce the forum, communicate with the participants and answer their inquiries in various social networks.
It is worth mentioning that the exhibition witnessed a large turnout of students and faculty members in terms of participation and visit at the time when commemorative gifts were distributed to them.
The University, represented by the Vice Rectorate for Female Student Affairs, intends to organize a conference to support the role of Saudi women in achieving Vision 2030 socially, politically and economically, under the title "Saudi Women and Leading Change. Determination and leadership", in the period from 10 to 11/2/1441 AH, with the aim of highlighting the challenges facing Saudi women in the decision-making position, developing awareness of women's issues in their personal, social and economic aspects, as well as achieving a balanced vision of women's issues in the media.
Where the reception of applications for participation begins on 30/10/1440 AH, corresponding to 23/6/2019 AD through the website: Click here.
This conference comes out of the University's keenness to show the leading role of women in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, through its research and scientific papers, based on the interest of the Islamic religion in women and their rights in all areas of life, and in light of the great care that the Kingdom attaches to women and their affairs, and the doors of leadership provided to them to highlight their successes in various fields.
The conference discusses three axes; the first axis deals with Saudi women and decision-making, through Saudi women and the concept of empowerment, women in leadership positions, psychological and social balance of women and its impact on their leadership role, the second axis deals with Saudi women and the economy, through economic opportunities for women under Vision 2030, Saudi women's initiatives and their impact on investment competition, and the successes and achievements of women, and the third axis deals with the media and Saudi women, and discusses the role of the media in highlighting the status of women To achieve Vision 2030, the role of the media in supporting Saudi women's issues, in addition to the mental image reflected by the media about Saudi women.
The Scientific Committee of the Conference also announced the rules of participation, namely: that the researcher submit a brief curriculum vitae, and that the research should be within the themes of the conference, while adhering to the controls of scientific research, and that the research should not be published or submitted for publication, and the research should not be less than (20) pages and not more than (35) pages, with the adoption of a font (Arabic Traditional) size (16) for the research submitted in WORD format.
Within the framework of its activation of International Women's Day, the university celebrated its female staff, to express the appreciation of the university in all its components for the great role played by women within the university as partners in development and development alongside men, as the university includes among its sides more than 200 leaders who manage faculties, deanships, departments and departments of the university, 1577 faculty members, 1194 administrative staff, as well as 10 members of the university council, in addition to more than 40 thousand students in various stages of study (bachelor - diploma - Master - PhD).
On this occasion, the university, represented by the Vision 2030 Realization Club, at the Deanship of Student Affairs, held on Monday evening, an educational meeting entitled "Saudi Women's Leadership", presented "remotely" by Dr. Ashwaq bint Saleh Al-Shuraida, Dean of the Faculty of Medical Rehabilitation, and student Hajar bint Salim Al-Harbi, member of the Vision 2030 Realization Club, and the meeting was moderated by student Shahd Abdul Rahman Al-Mazyad.
The meeting discussed the role of the Kingdom's Vision 2030 in empowering women, the stage of women's empowerment in light of the historical gains they obtained during the reign of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz, women's leadership platforms and power and access programs, in addition to the role of women in entrepreneurship and women's entrepreneurship in the past and now.
For her part, Dr. Ashwaq Al-Sherida spoke about the role of women in building society, and that women are the basis of the formation and development of society, and the most important pillars of the family and its construction, stressing that women are half of society but the whole society, and in the labor market, politics, medicine and finally volunteer work, in addition to the role of women in the family and education and their importance in the home and the containment of children.
The student Hajar Al-Harbi also stressed the role of university students in volunteer work and activities inside and outside the university, and the distinctive and positive impact this has on the university community and the outside community, adding that women have a great role in achieving the Kingdom's Vision 2030, which is based on three main pillars, including: "A vibrant society - a thriving economy - an ambitious homeland," stressing that women's community participation is a key part in the development of a vibrant society.
In turn, the Community Service Unit at the Faculty of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine at the University, represented by the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition (Female Section), held on Monday a remote awareness event within the framework of the activation of International Women's Day entitled "Your Health and Beauty in Your Food" with the participation of a number of specialists.
Qassim University continued its honorable presence in scientific demonstrations through its achievement of two golden feathers in the fifth scientific conference for students of higher education, which was held under the auspices of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques in Riyadh with the participation of all Saudi universities, where it achieved two golden feathers represented in the acquisition of the student Imad Al-Sawaer on the golden feather in the humanities, and the student Maryam Al-Mutairi in the field of community service, In addition to many awards.
The university was also crowned with 17 awards out of 30 total Qassim Awards for Youth Excellence, which was sponsored by the Emir of the Qassim Region at the headquarters of the Emirate's Diwan in Buraidah, where the winners were honored with commemorative shields and cash prizes amounting to one million riyals. The university recorded its active presence as an extension of its excellence in various events and participations hosted by the region and the Kingdom in general, in addition to its excellence in Arab, regional and global events.
His Excellency the Rector of the University, Prof. Dr. Khalid bin Abdulrahman Al-Hammoudi, expressed his happiness with these achievements, of which the University is proud, stressing that this comes as an extension of the University's presence and its positive and honorable participation in various scientific, cultural and creative events and events, congratulating his sons and daughters students and wishing them more success and brilliance. He pointed out that the support of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and His Highness the Crown Prince for the march of higher education contributed to highlighting these student talents through the generous sponsorship of all demonstrations and activities that bring together Saudi universities, praising His Highness the Amir of the region and His Highness the Deputy Amir for their support for the university's march, and offering his thanks and appreciation to His Excellency the Minister of Higher Education for his interest in meaningful events that will highlight the capabilities of students and nurture their talents. For his part, the Dean of Student Affairs at the University, Dr. Khalid bin Abdulaziz Al-Sherida, congratulated the students on these achievements, which were achieved in a matter of days, stressing that this is an advocate of pride and pride in these elite male and female students.
Princess Abeer Al-Mandeel: We are proud of Qassim University and its outputs and we are proud of the excellence of women in the region after 5333 graduates of the university were asphalted
The campus of the Emir of the Qassim region, Princess Abeer bint Sulaiman Al-Mandil, has visited 5333 graduates from various scientific, medical and literary disciplines in the faculties of Buraidah and the faculties of the University Studies Center for Female Students and Graduate Studies, after sponsoring the graduation ceremony of the students of Qassim University last Thursday evening in the lobby of the university. The ceremony included a speech program that opened with verses from the wise male followed by the royal peace before the start of the march of female graduates, which was accompanied by a comprehensive definition of each of the faculties of the university and literary, scientific or medical specialties with a statistic of the number of graduates for this year.
Then His Excellency the Rector of the University, Prof. Dr. Khalid bin Abdulrahman Al-Hammoudi, presented his recorded speech, which began with the praise of Allah, expressing his happiness and pleasure in celebrating on the evening of Thursday the eighteenth of the month of Rajab this year under the patronage of Her Highness Princess Abeer Al-Mandeel to graduate the twelfth batch of female students of Qassim University qualified in science and skills. Stressing that they are expected to contribute effectively to the process of development and construction that awaits this country, His Excellency pointed out in his speech to the number of graduates this year of 5333 graduates in the bachelor's stage, including the first batch of the Faculty of Medical Rehabilitation specializing in physical therapy and the first batch of the Faculty of Nursing specializing in nursing and the graduation of 118 graduates of graduate studies, seven of whom have a doctorate degree. Year 8358
His Excellency also congratulated the parents and his graduating daughters on the conclusion of their educational career, which is the culmination of the fruit of hard work and effort, and the university is proud of them as they are armed with the weapon of religion and science to also contribute to building society, and stressed that obtaining a university degree is not the end but is a transitional stage from a citizen who receives knowledge to the role of a participant in development.
Hence, the graduate Lolwa Al-Shabarmi gave the speech of the graduates in which she said: After sixteen years spent in the edifices and educational institutions came the day waiting to raise the graduation hats Participation of parents moments of happiness and farewell to the night and fatigue committed that this day is the beginning of a step for the future of Zaher's ambition, thanking Princess Abeer Al-Mandeel for sponsoring the ceremony and the continuous thanks to the faculty members and the highest thanks to the mothers of the graduates who suffered years of fatigue and reaped among them the fruit of success.
After that, the university graduates were honored with master's and bachelor's degrees to receive the Order of Excellence from Her Highness Princess Abeer Al-Mandeel.
At the end of the ceremony, HRH Princess Abeer Al-Mandeel stressed that the university with its giving and potential is equal to other universities, there is no difference between our university and universities abroad, stressing that we are all proud of all our universities, in addition to that the tenders of our graduate daughters are distinguished and do not differentiate from others anywhere.
Her Highness expressed her happiness as she saw the joy of the graduates to the point where she wished to congratulate them all, as if they were her daughters graduating. Her Highness also affirmed her pride in the active presence of women in the region as we see them as pioneers in education, and pioneers in medicine and entrepreneurship, where they reached high positions contributing to their pioneering role and ambition in building and developing the region and we look forward to a greater future for them as women and men are in a single ship and a boat managed for a known destination aimed at development and construction.
The wife of the Emir of Qassim extended her thanks and appreciation to all employees and employees for the success and excellence of the graduation ceremony, asking God for them to always succeed in the sky of giving and creativity.
The Acting Dean of the Center for University Studies for Female Students, Dr. Awatif Al-Saif, also thanked and appreciated the sponsor of the ceremony, Princess Abeer Al-Mandeel, for honoring the graduation ceremony of the twelfth batch of graduates of Buraidah Colleges and the Colleges of the Center for University Studies for Female Students, expressing her happiness with the contribution of the ceremony committees in drawing a smile and joy in the hearts of all, congratulating the graduates who have reaped the fruit of years of diligence and diligence blessing to the families of the graduates this joy.
She pointed out in her speech that the number of female graduates in the summer semester (343) and the first semester (351) to 2025 graduates and students expected to graduate to 3308 for a total of 5333 graduates as the university celebrated the graduation of the first batch of the Faculty of Medical Rehabilitation "Department of Female Students" specializing in physiotherapy and the first batch of the Faculty of Aqla Al-Saqour specialized in "Arabic Language and Quranic Studies" and the number of graduate graduates reached 42 graduates of master's degree.
The workshop on measuring the unemployment rate at Qassim University concludes its activities: * Emphasis on activating the employment strategy in the Kingdom and giving females priority * Limiting the General Statistics Authority in official statistics and launching a long-term plan Media Center: Participants recommended a workshop to measure the unemployment rate organized by Qassim University represented by the Faculty of Economics and Administration last Wednesday under the title "Measuring the unemployment rate: economic and social importance" under the patronage of His Excellency the Rector of the University, Prof. Dr. Khalid bin Abdulrahman Al-Hammoudi In the presence of the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Dr. Ibrahim bin Saleh Al-Omar, with the participation of a group of specialists who recommended a number of important recommendations represented in the importance of reducing the gap between official bodies and private sector institutions to create integrated statistics on supply and demand to enable citizens to work.
In addition to the need to emphasize the activation of the employment strategy in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia by emphasizing the achievement of special strategic objectives and working to create real job opportunities.
The participants also stressed the importance of developing a long-term plan for the workforce that attempts to link the outputs of educational and training systems with the needs of the labor market in the Kingdom within the framework of a development plan that achieves alignment between education and training policies and policies of Saudization, while activating the National Observatory of Statistics in order to create a wide database, provided that the General Statistics and Information Authority becomes the official body in issuing official data on the labor market.
Priority should be given to the female category in the areas of employment and labour market needs, with the need to enact regulatory legislation.
As well as raising the awareness of community members about the concept of unemployment and how to answer the questions contained in the labor force surveys with emphasis on changing their cultures in the positive perception of the value of work, in addition to paying attention to small and medium enterprises and their role in creating new jobs with the search for the establishment of development companies that provide new job opportunities, and finding economic visions that take into account the structure of the labor market and its locality in each region, and working to qualify the human element and make it able to innovate in order for the Saudi economy to become competitive, calling on the Ministry of Labor to coordinate With the Council of Economy and Development to emphasize that unemployment solutions will only be achieved through concerted efforts with some other official bodies, especially the Ministry of Commerce and Industry by developing advanced industries, electronics and advanced services, and working to find a kind of partnership between academic institutions, the private sector and government institutions in the implementation of scientific studies and research in labor market issues in the Kingdom.
The workshop opened with a speech by Dr. Ali Al-Noodle, Vice Dean of the College of Economics and Administration for Graduate Studies and Scientific Research, in which he thanked His Excellency the Rector for sponsoring this workshop and the Vice-Rectors of the University with participation and brothers involved in the success of the effectiveness of this workshop, stressing that based on the mission and values of the University, its role does not stop at the graduation of students only, but goes beyond it to work on participation with other parties in employing a segment dear to the hearts of all, pointing out that the University has always been interested in this matter and Give him a special priority, pointing out that the workshop comes in response to the mission of the university represented by the Faculty of Economics and Administration.
It is worth mentioning that the first session was entitled "Unemployment: Concept, Reality and Challenges: An Analytical Study in the Kingdom (2010-2014)" chaired by Dr. Abdullah Al-Baridi, Professor at the Department of Business Administration at the Faculty of Economics and Management, and was addressed by Dr. Ihsan Bou Haleika, an economist and former member of the Shura Council, and Dr. Mutassim Abdul Mawla, Associate Professor at the Department of Economics and Finance at the Faculty of Economics and Management. The second session was entitled "Indicators of Unemployment Rates: Reliability and Appropriateness", chaired by Dr. Ahmed Saleh Al-Tuwaijri, Professor of Marketing at Buraidah Technical College, and was addressed by Mohammed Fahad Al-Issa, Director of the Ministry's branch at the Labor Office in Qassim, Mr. Turki Hamad Al-Quraini from the Department of Statistics and Information and Engineer Burgess Al-Burjas, Advisor on Economic Issues. The third session was entitled "Future Directions to Address Unemployment and Challenges" and was moderated by Mr. Mohammed Abdullah Al-Kabeer, and was addressed by Mr. Saleh Al-Humaidan, Chairman of the Committee of the Chamber of Commerce in Eastern Province, and Mr. Ali bin Saleh Al-Jebali, Assistant Secretary-General for Executive Affairs at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
His Royal Highness Prince Dr. Faisal bin Meshaal bin Saud bin Abdulaziz, Governor of Qassim Province, stressed that the approval of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques to establish the International Advisory Council at Qassim University embodies the volume of support received by Saudi universities in general and Qassim University in particular from the wise leadership, pointing out that the Council will contribute to foreseeing the future of the university and developing visions and strategies that will improve what the university offers to students and the community.
This came during the reception of His Highness to the members of the International Advisory Council of Qassim University, who presented peace to His Highness where he welcomed them and wished them success in their work tasks, and that their ideas and proposals bear fruit with everything that is beneficial to the University, asking Allah to make them in the balance of their benevolence, and to bless their work.
For his part, the members of the International Advisory Council of Qassim University expressed their thanks and appreciation to His Highness the Amir of the region, appreciating his keenness and follow-up to them and his good reception, stressing their happiness with what they saw at the university of development in various fields.
The reception was attended by members of the International Advisory Board of Qassim University, Prof. David Qir Hart – Former Rector of the University of Arkansas in the United States, Prof. Stephen Lee – Rector of Iowa State University, Prof. Kirk Schulz – Rector of Kansis State University, Prof. Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Hadlaq – Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the King Abdullah International Center for the Introduction of Arabic Language, and Prof. Khalid bin Saleh Al-Sultan – Rector of King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Prof. Khalid bin Abdulrahman Al-Hammoudi – Rector of Qassim University, Prof. Sulaiman bin Abdulaziz Al-Yahya – Vice President of Qassim University for Planning, Development and Quality, and the supervisor of the Media Center at the University, Mr. Bandar bin Ahmed Al-Rashoodi.
The Projects Department at the University has completed its preparations to receive the cars of female students in the University City of "Al-Melida", where about (5655) parking spaces were equipped, as part of the university's efforts that followed the decision to allow women to drive, which is scheduled to be implemented on 10/10/1439 AH.
The Projects Department continues its field study of the sites of the rest of the faculties of the Women's University in the governorates, in order to equip parking spaces in each of them in proportion to the number of female students in each governorate in the region, where the Department is currently studying the site of the complex of colleges of science and society in the governorates of Onaiza, Comet, Badaiya and Al-Bukairiyah, in addition to the complex of colleges of Al-Rass and the areas of Tarfiya, Nabhaniya, Aqla Al-Saqour and Dhuriya, and the colleges of the city of Buraidah, in addition to equipping a classroom under construction in Al-Asyah, where the final vision of specialists was raised to approve the project plans and then Commencement of implementation.
It is worth mentioning that His Excellency Prof. Dr. Abdulrahman bin Hamad Al-Dawood, Rector of the University, has reacted directly to the Supreme Order of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz, issued four months ago on the 6th of Muharram last year, to allow women to drive in accordance with the Sharia and regulatory controls, where he directed His Excellency immediately after the issuance of the Supreme Order to replan the positions of female colleges in all women's colleges at the University.
Next month, the Faculty of Design at the University organizes the conference "Fashion Design and Future Expectations: Challenges, Visions, Creativity, Investment", with the aim of transforming the field of fashion design into opportunities to open new horizons for creativity, investment and job opportunities, where the conference will be held remotely in accordance with the preventive measures and precautionary measures taken by the University to reduce the spread of the new Coronavirus, during the period from 10-11/4/1442 AH.
Through this conference, the College seeks to promote creativity in the science and technology of textile materials, where it will focus on discussing the latest trends, technological developments and innovations in the manufacture of clothing and textiles, and the impact of all this on employment opportunities taking into account social, economic and environmental requirements, and the conference also aims to enhance the contribution of the field of fashion design to the achievement of the Kingdom's vision (2030), and the use of technological formulas to achieve creativity in the design and production of clothes, as well as the role of fashion design towards society, industry and the economy to invest resources. Available and commercialized applied research results.
The Fashion Design Conference discusses several main themes in this field, where the first axis deals with the topics: fashion design and sustainable development in the green economy and environmentally friendly products, design and production of multifunctional clothing, creative visions of the fashion arts, as well as the optimal use and recycling of products, documentation of heritage and civilizational arts, and the second axis deals with topics: technology of designing and producing clothes in nanotechnology and smart textiles and their applications, as well as modern electronic software applications, in addition to improving productivity To raise competitiveness, quality and develop performance in the garment industry.
The third theme of the conference will discuss other topics including: fashion design and community service in e-marketing, small and medium enterprises as a locomotive for development, as well as business incubators in the garment industry, training and educational programs and their role in serving the community, in addition to fashion design for people with special needs, marketing applied scientific research and supporting industry.
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The Faculty of Medical Rehabilitation Sciences at the University celebrated the International Day of People with Special Needs, with the participation of several bodies, including the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Social Affairs, Social Security and other bodies and associations interested in that category, and the program included workshops - lectures - and medical clinics under the supervision of a number of specialists in the field of physiotherapy.
For her part, Dr. Mariam bint Saleh Al-Harbi, Dean of the College, explained that this celebration comes within the framework of the interest of the wise government of the Kingdom in them by providing an integrated system for their care through competent authorities in several areas to eable them to communicate with the community without barriers or obstacles.
The Dean of the College stressed that the aim of the implementation of this event is due to the great importance of that group and the lofty goal of that day to serve and support them in all fields, so that they can deal with those around them naturally and integrate into society, appreciating the role of the participating parties, and the official sponsors for their sponsorship of the Day of People with Special Needs.
The owner of the celebration is an exhibition of all the tools and assistive devices that can serve people with special needs, in addition to an entertainment section for disabled children in which he presented many gifts and in-kind prizes provided by sponsors.
This program aims to:
Providing students with the opportunity to demonstrate their inherent talents and to acquire practical skills through their practice and responsibility and increase their self-confidence.
Providing opportunities for students to earn a financial income to overcome the financial problems that hinder the completion of university studies due to the interruption of the university reward to help him continue his education or the existence of financial obligations that require the provision of other income. The Department has prepared an information leaflet for this program.
Rector of the University: Saudi women have an important role in the renaissance of the Kingdom and the decision of women driving in addition to their rights.
As part of its contribution to solving many of the obstacles faced by women in order to learn to drive, the university continues to carry out construction work to establish a driving school for women within the university city of Al-Meida, within the framework of the plan set and the specified timings, where the design was completed, the introduction of a brochure of the conditions and specifications of construction, and the design of training fields to mimic the best international practices to qualify female driving trainees.
His Excellency Prof. Dr. Abdulrahman bin Hamad Al-Daoud, Rector of Qassim University, directed the establishment of a university-owned institution that establishes, operates and manages a driving school for women, following the signing of an agreement between the university and the Kingdom's Traffic Department to establish the school.
This step comes within the University's efforts to achieve the fourth strategic goal, which is to serve issues related to women and the family, because of its positive social and economic results, especially since this service will contribute to achieving ease of movement and mobility for women, to reach their work or place of education.
The General Supervisor of the Establishment of the Driving School, Dr. Majid Al-Anzi, confirmed that the agreement with the Traffic Department provided for the establishment of the school and its operation within 6 months, where work is under way to establish the building with a total area of 1800 meters, and the designs of the training fields, which are estimated at about 30,000 square meters and contain 18 traffic skills, have been completed.
Al-Enazi pointed out that the school will be provided with the best driving simulators dedicated to simulating the traffic driving experience, where simulation lessons will be provided using a device that simulates the driving of the real car, and consists of all the parts that make up it inside the car such as the driver's seat, steering wheel, control panel, power key, and seat belt and surrounds the passenger with screens that display interactive virtual reality that simulates a large number of scenarios that the driver may be exposed to under conditions Different air and geography and the device gives its instructions to the passenger interactively and shows the commander the mistakes he has made.
Al-Enazi added that the location of the school was chosen to be on campus in order to take advantage of the internal roads of the campus and use them in the future to train trainees in a safe environment, as the university intends to attract certified driving trainers from official bodies to practice the activity in order to provide the best services to the trainees, where the university emphasizes its keenness to apply the best international specifications for driving schools and provide distinctive and accredited training programs.
His Excellency Prof. Dr. Abdulrahman bin Hamad Al-Daoud, Rector of Qassim University, praised the decision of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdul Aziz - may Allah protect him - on Tuesday, to apply the provisions of the Traffic Law and its Executive Regulations, including the issuance of driving licenses for males and females alike, taking into account the Sharia controls stipulated by our true Islamic religion, where the decree specified several conditions that must be met to allow women in the Kingdom to drive.
Al-Daoud stressed that the decision came to remove many of the obstacles faced by women, and their suffering in providing the appropriate means of transport, especially in light of the expansion of the employment of women in many government and private jobs.
His Excellency explained that the role of Saudi women is increasing day by day in participating in the renaissance and development of the Kingdom in all social, economic and scientific fields, where the numbers of girls enrolled in various universities in the past few years have increased significantly, and have competed with men in several scientific and practical fields, and even surpassed them, which emphasizes the need to give them the full opportunity to participate more in building the future of our dear homeland.
He pointed out that the decision to grant women the right to drive will reflect positively on society economically and socially and that the lofty decision and the expected positives of allowing them to do so in accordance with the application of the necessary Sharia controls and adherence to them, where it is no secret to one of the negatives seen in the abundance of drivers of the Kingdom, and the suffering of women in their movements between home and work and access to hospitals and universities.
He added that the culture of society at the current stage and the awareness and awareness of women's rights reached by its members thanks to the high level of education and openness to other Muslim societies granted this decision social acceptance, ensuring with the conciliation of Allah that there are no problems in implementation, especially with the directive of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz - supported by God - to form a high committee of the Ministries of Interior, Finance, Labor and Social Development to study and make the necessary arrangements for the implementation of the decision in accordance with the approved Sharia and regulatory controls.
Dr. Al-Daoud concluded his statement by asking Allah for repayment and success to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz in the interest of the country and society under the approach of this blessed state based on the provisions of the tolerant Islamic Sharia.
The international students are divided into two types:
International students live in the kingdom with official Ikama
International students from outside the Kingdom and have educational grants
Qassim University cares for both types of international students, and established many units and vice-deanships to guide and help them.
These are demonstrated as follows:
Grant Unit in the Deanship of Student Affairs:
This unit looks after the receiving the applications for studying in the University, issuing the visa from the responsible body, After students are officially admitted to the University, the Unit receives them, arranges for their subsistence and accommodation in the University housing, and provide the social care for them, organizes the educational environment and the suitable medical care and whatever helps them to be familiar with the University atmosphere.
Unit of Teaching the Arabic Language or non-Arabic speakers in College of Arabic Language and Social Studies:
It cares for the international students and offer Arabic Language Diploma as a second language. During this Diploma, they practise listening, conversation, reading and writing in multilateral Arabic language.
Vice-Deanship of Admission and Registration for grants student affairs, which care for:
Activating mechanisms of attracting the distinguished international students. The university used to form committees from the faculty to attract the international students from their countries and meet them as it is keen to attract the talented and creative students. The University found that it enough to use the Admission Gate of the Higher Education Ministry and nominating the students through the Saudi Culture Councils as governed by the related regulations regarding the admission of the non-Saudi grant students in the Saudi higher education in the Kingdom. The University cooperates with the Islamic centers all around the universe, which nominate students for joining the University. Thereafter, the University investigates their files to check their experiences, skills, grades and validity to join the University.
Application of the rules of admission of the international students as per the regulations of admitting the non-Saudi grant students in the Saudi higher education in the Kingdom.
The processes of admission of the students, registration, issuing the academic numbers and IDs of the international students.
Following up the academic status and progress of the international students.
The University presents the supporting programs for the international students to get them familiar with the University society and Al-Qassim region through the Orientation and Guidance Directorate in the Deanship of Student Affairs, preparation programs for new students, and Academic Advising and Orientation units in the colleges. It follows up their academic grades and progress, and checks the satisfaction of graduation requirements through the electronic system in the Admission and Registration Deanship.
Also, the University provide the social and free medical care through the Medical Services Directorate of the University. it periodically explores their opinion and the level of satisfaction about the University services offered to them.
It organizes and supervises the transfer of female students. The unit provides public .and private transportation for them The unit also performs the necessary screening for the selection of drivers by examining the CVs of the drivers and determining the validity of the buses to work or not, according to the criteria set by the unit, and included in the contract with the transport contractor at the university. The unit also registers female students wishing to benefit from the transport service, and issue drivers ‘data cards and student cards using the public transport service, which contains the student’s name and the vehicle number assigned to it, as well as issuing lists of students’ names for each bus, to facilitate dealing with them.
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