His Excellency the President of Umm Al-Qura University, Prof. Abdullah bin Omar Bahusain Bafail, issued an administrative decision appointing Mr. Baraa bin Hassan bin Muhammad Amin Al-Turkistani as Deputy Director General of his office, in addition to his work as the Confidential Office Manager at the office of His Excellency. This decision was issued to develop performance and make use of the efficient personnel in the university, to contribute to managing the work efficiently as well as investing capabilities and placing them in their appropriate positions. He asked Allah (Exalted and Glorified be He) to help Mr. Baraa and grant him success in fulfilling his duty towards knowledge and its seekers, and contributing toward enabling the university to reach its desired goal.

His Excellency congratulated Mr. Baraa Al-Turkistani on his appointment as Deputy Director General of his office, in addition to his work as the Confidential Office Manager at the office of His Excellency. He stressed the importance of working hard to develop the work of the office, and exerting the best efforts to uplift the status of the university, after support and success from Allah, the Most Exalted. Finally, His Excellency wished him success in his new post.

In addition, His Excellency the Advisor and General Supervisor of the UQU president's office, Dr. Himdan Al-Ghamdi, and His Excellency the General Director of the UQU president's office, Mr. Turki Al-Zahrani, praised the continuous support of His Excellency the President of the University to develop the office, its staff, and its work mechanism, and to strengthen the spirit of giving, innovation, and creation among the employees. He concluded by asking Allah (Glorified and Exalted be He) to bless the efforts of His Excellency, and grant him support and success to achieve the goals aspired to by the university.