The Interim Committee assigned to perform the works of the Higher Education Council (repealed) approved the change of the name of the Institute of Scientific Research and Revival of Islamic Heritage to be the Institute of Manuscripts and the Revival of Islamic Heritage based on the recommendation of the University Council. Dr. Bakri bin Matouk Assas, the University Rector, assigned Prof. Dr. Adnan bin Mohammed Al-Harthy to be a Dean of the Institute.