By Ali Imran
ISLAMABAD: The President of International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI), Dr. Hathal bin Hamoud Al-Otaibi Thursday arrived at the new campus where he held meetings with IIUI Rector Dr. Masoom Yasinzai, Vice
Presidents of IIUI and members of the finance and planning Committee.
Earlier, the Board of Trustees (BoT) of International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI) in its 14th meeting had approved the appointment of Dr. Hathal bin Hamoud Al-Otaibi as new IIUI President. On his arrival, Dr. Hathal bin Hamoud Al-Otaibi was received warmly.
After IIUI President’s arrival, a meeting between IIUI Rector and Dr. Hathal was held. During the meeting, it was agreed that aim of academic excellence will be pursued. Both officials also vowed that merit would be top priority of the varsity leadership and no compromise will be made on university’s progress.
IIUI Rector while welcoming the IIUI President at his office, apprised about the university vision, its achievements, distinctions and vision. He said IIUI is happy to have a President of an international repute. He hoped that the university will double its progress in leadership of Dr. Hathal. IIUI President, while thanking for the warm welcome said that he is happy to join IIUI and love and hospitality offered upon his arrival is commendable. He added that he will be found devoted and in leading ranks to make IIUI an ideal international institution. He said he will be happy to lead IIUI to the pathway of success in the guidance of Prof. Dr. Masoom Yasinzai.
During his meeting with the IIUI Vice Presidents, Dr. Hathal urged for joint efforts and preparation of a well devised strategic plan for academics, planning, finance and research.
The IIUI President said that the plan will
be focused on three of its aspects short term, medium term and long term. During the meeting, vision and planning for E-learning and blended education was also discussed upon which IIUI President said it will be one of the
important aspects that may lead IIUI towards its goal of internationalization.
He assured of every possible cooperation and supervision to achieve the set goals. IIUI President desired that a dedicated email for the suggestions pertaining to improvements, progress and issues should be generated that
will be supervised by VP Academics. Later, IIUI President also had a meeting with the members of the committee
of finance and planning where he was briefed about university’s financial landscape and issues pertaining to planning. On the occasion, IIUI President vowed that merit will be varsity’s top priority, while suggestions and hard work will be encouraged. Dr Hathal stressed that no stone should be left unturned to bring IIUI among the ranks of top international institutions.
