The UQU President, Dr. Bakri bin Ma'touq Assas has designated Dr. Saeed bin Abdulrahman bin Saeed Al-Yazidi Al-Harthi as the Dean of Graduate Studies.

Assas lauded the dedicated efforts of the former dean, Dr. Salih bin Abdullah bin AbdulMohssin Al-Farih, which contributed to the UQU graduate studies environment, noting that those efforts had the biggest part in UQU improvement accompanied by with blessing of Allah and support from the government of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques. Then he wished Al-Farih success in his next step of his career.

On the other hand, Assas congratulated Dr. Al-Harthi on his designation as the Dean of Graduate Studies, reiterating the importance of hard work to upgrade the graduate studies system and develop the work of the former dean. He then wished the new dean good luck and success.  

On his part, Al-Harthi expressed appreciation for Assas for entrusting him with the role of the Dean of Graduate Studies, assuring that with Allah's blessing, he will be up to the UQU President's expectations. Al-Harthi commended the efforts of the former dean and maintained he will develop them in line with Saudi Vision 2030 and national transformation plan 2020.

As noted by the UQU President's Advisor, Dr. Essam bin Hasan Marqoushi, the decision is made in light of comprehensive development movement at UQU with the aim of achieving UQU objectives and future vision, which complies with the Kingdom's Vision 2030. Finally, he wished the new dean success.