The Consulting Research and Studies Institute (CRSI)of Umm Al-Qura University represented by the Dean of the Institute Dr. Ali bin Mohamed Al-Shaari and the Vice Dean Dr. Yousef bin Ayidh Al-Otaibi participated in the events of the 10th meeting of the Deans of the research and consultations institutes in the Saudi universities hosted by Al-Baha University represented by Studies and Consultancy Services Institute.  

The meeting was attended by the deans, vice deans and representatives of Saudi Universities Researches and Consultations Institutes whereas the meeting tackled in three sessions the following topics respectively; "Reconsideration of the rules of the institutes in line with the developments of regulations", "Assessment of institutes' contracts with the government bodies and implementation of services for these bodies", and the "Assessment and the interaction amongst these institutes".

At the conclusion of their meeting, the participants referred to the importance of setting positive cooperation mechanisms amongst Research Institutes in the Saudi universities,  and supporting and activating their programs and projects in line with the  Kingdom vision 2030. They also recommended continuation of such meetings between Saudi universities'  research and consultation institutes in the coming years provided that the next meeting to take place in Qassim University.  

They also extended their thanks and appreciation to the Minister of Education Dr. Ahmed bin Mohamed Alissa for sponsoring this meeting and to the Studies and Consultancy Services Institute of Al-Baha University for the good preparation, organization and the outstanding communication in addition to the research and consultations institutes for the participation in this meeting. 

In a similar context, the Dean of Consulting Research and Studies Institute of Umm Al-Qura University Dr. Ali bin Mohamed Al-Shaari in his name and on behalf of the UQU President Dr. Bakri Assas, extended his thanks and appreciation to Al-Baha University  represented by the Studies and Consultancy Services Institute for the good preparation, organization and the outstanding communication. He added that Umm Al-Qura University represented by the Consulting Research and Studies Institute is very keen to participate effectively  in such meetings and enriching them with dialogue and discussion and provide whatever benefits the nation in line with the vision of our beloved Kingdom 2030. He went on to praise the follow-up  and support of the UQU President Dr. Bakri Assas  provided for all the activities and programs of the  institutes in all fields.