His Excellency Prof. Abdullah bin Omar Bafail, President of Umm Al-Qura University (UQU), issued an administrative decision, based on the decision of the Minister of Education, renewing the appointment of Dr. Ali bin Muhammad bin Hussein Al-Sha`iri as Vice-Dean of the Institute of Research and Consulting Studies for a tenure of two years, as of 9 Safar, 1440 A.H. He asked Allah (Exalted and Glorified be He) to help him and grant him success in performing his duty towards knowledge and its seekers, and in enabling the University to reach its desired goals.

His Excellency's decision is part of the comprehensive development that the University is witnessing in all fields. It is also part of the University's earnest endeavors to achieve its goals, fulfill its vision, and accomplish its future mission in order to become a leader in its various programs and activities that are in harmony with the Saudi Vision 2030.