In an amazing social evening decorated with the feelings of love and affinity and in the presence of their excellencies the academic staff members at the Department of Physical Education at Umm Al-Qura University and the honorable guests of the department, the Department of Physical Education celebrated their excellencies the great prominent scientific personnel: those persons who made great scientific and administrative contributions throughout the history of the department in scientific forums at the local and international level. They spared no effort in serving the disciplines of sport sciences and serving the Arab community in several fields.

These persons are the retirees: His Excellency Prof. Ali bin Saad bin Ali Al-Ghamdi, Professor of the Evaluation and Development of Physical Education Programs, His Excellency Dr. Abdul-Latif bin Ibrahim Mirza Jan Bukhari, Professor of Physical Administration, and His Excellency Dr. Muhammad Nasim bin Ahmad Abdullah Jan, Professor of Physical Education for the Disabled.، The department presents to Their Excellencies a message of loyalty, honor, and gratitude, as well as sincere supplications for good health, well-being, and flourishing scientific contributions.