His Excellency the President of Umm Al-Qura University, Prof. Abdullah bin Omar Bafail, today, at his office in Al-Abdiyyah Campus, honored Dr. Abdul-Rahman bin Ghalib Al-Ahdal, the former Dean of Scientific Research, for his efforts in serving the deanship. His Excellency the President of the University praised the previous efforts of the former Dean of Scientific Research, and wished him further success in his future career. In this context, His Excellency expressed his appreciation of the distinguished role Dr. Abdul-Rahman played and still plays in his educational and scientific pursuits for the benefit of his country and society.

On his part, Dr. Abdul-Rahman Al-Ahdal expressed his thanks and great appreciation to His Excellency the President of the University for this honor and generous gesture that demonstrated the kindness with which His Excellency treats all members of this blessed university. He also expressed his thanks to all those working at the Deanship of Scientific Research, and to all the officials in this great University of Umm Al-Qura. Moreover, he asked Almighty Allah to guide us all to do what is beneficial and good.

It is worth stating that the Deanship of Scientific Research at Umm Al-Qura University was keen to make its vision compatible with the directions of Makkah Al-Mukarramah Province with regard to the development plan to make Makkah an outstanding international role model.