His Excellency Prof. Abdullah bin Omar Bafail, President of Umm Al-Qura University, and His Excellency Dr. Muhammad bin `Abdullah Al-Qasim, the President of the Saudi Red Crescent Authority signed a memorandum of understanding between Umm Al-Qura University and the Saudi Red Crescent Authority. It was signed at the headquarters of the Authority in Riyadh in the presence of the Adviser to His Excellency the President of the University; the General Supervisor of the General Department of Projects, Dr. Muhammad Al-Hazimy; the Dean of the College of Applied Medical Sciences, Dr. Ayman Sa'igh; the Vice Dean for Hospital Affairs, Dr. Mahir Al-Indijany; and the Vice Dean for Development and Community Service, Dr. Muhammad Al-Karby.

His Excellency the President of Umm Al-Qura University pointed out that this agreement embodies the mutual integrated work between the national institutions, with the aim of developing the services provided and qualifying the specialized cadres. He stated that this agreement is driven by the University's mission, which is based on the utilization of the expertise of specialists at the Saudi Red Crescent Authority, and the provision of a field training environment convenient for the UQU's students. The agreement also aims to contribute to community service by participating in voluntary first aid work during the Hajj and `Umrah seasons. The UQU President extended his thanks to His Excellency the President of the Saudi Red Crescent Authority for his warm reception and the efforts exerted in concluding the agreement.

His Excellency the President of the Saudi Red Crescent Authority clarified that the agreement would ensure scientific support through the provision of experienced and qualified staff according to the University's potential. This is in addition to the provision of specialized consultations in the emergency medical services field, which will be determined by the Authority according to its needs, and the methodology adopted by the two parties. Moreover, under this agreement, a number of students affiliated to the University's medical and health colleges shall be trained at the Saudi Red Crescent Authority in the different scientific skills required by their majors at the University.

The Dean of the College of Applied Medical Sciences, Dr. Ayman Al-Sa'igh, expressed his thanks and appreciation to His Excellency the University President for his support of the development of the education process. He also thanked him for the enthusiasm and attention given to this type of cooperation, which aims to provide training opportunities for the students participating in the Emergency Medical Services Program at the branches of the Saudi Red Crescent Authority.

Dr. Ayman Al-Sa'igh also made it clear that this agreement embodies the comprehensive boom witnessed by the Kingdom under the unlimited support of their wise leadership at all levels, especially the health and educational sectors. The agreement also complements the missions of both Umm Al-Qura University and the Saudi Red Crescent Authority, which contribute to the growth of a knowledgeable society and the promotion of integration and participation on the part of the two bodies.

Dr. Al-Sa'igh also indicated that the agreement would contribute to the formation of a mutual work team that includes specialists from the affiliates of the College of Applied Medical Sciences and the General Administration of Training and Human Resources Development at the Saudi Red Crescent Authority. This is in order to activate and support collaboration in the different fields of development, and the application of the articles mentioned in the memorandum.