His Excellency the President of Umm Al-Qura University, Prof. Abdullah bin Omar Bafail, witnessed the signature of a cooperation agreement with regard to consultation and training fields between the Institute of Consulting Research and Studies at Umm Al-Qura University and Fakeeh College for Medical Sciences in Jeddah Governorate.

The signing of the agreement was witnessed by the Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Dr. Mazen Fakeeh; Vice President of the University for Development and Entrepreneurship, Dr. Hani Ghazi; Vice President of the University for Postgraduate Studies and Scientific Research, Dr. Thamir Al-Harbi; Dean of the College of Dentistry, Dr. Abdul-Aziz Al-Khutani; and Vice Deans of the Institute of Consulting Research and Studies.

The agreement was signed by the Dean of the Institute of Consulting Research and Studies, Dr. Ali Al-Sha`iri, and the Dean of Fakeeh College for Medical Sciences, Dr. Muhammad Aradawi. His Excellency the President of Umm Al-Qura University praised the agreement that meets the needs of Fakeeh College for Medical Sciences in the field of training, consultation and education because of what the medical colleges have of high quality equipment and highly qualified personnel.

His Excellency Dr. Bafail praised the support that the University receives from our wise government, may Allah support it, which helps in preparing a admirable educational and research environment.

The Chairman of the Board of Trustees at Fakeeh College for Medical Sciences, Dr. Mazen Fakeeh, praised the technical equipment and academic staff in the medical fields in Umm Al-Qura University. He stressed that the agreement is concerned with offering training, consultation and scientific services, as well as approving the academic promotions for the members of the academic staff at Fakeeh College, according to the standards approved by the Academic Council of Umm Al-Qura University.

His Excellency the Dean of the Institute of Consulting Research and Studies, Dr. Ali Al-Sha`iri, praised the support and directions of His Excellency the President of Umm Al-Qura University and the Vice President of the University for Development and Entrepreneurship for the activities and programs of Umm Al-Qura Oasis for Counseling. This enterprise was established to be the cognitive and technical arm of the University that aims at building a knowledge-based economy as well as sustainable development.