His Excellency the UQU President, Prof. Abdullah bin Omar Bahusain Bafail, appointed His Excellency Dr. Ahmad bin Omar bin Ahmad Babilghaith as Supervisor of the UQU Vice Presidency for Educational Affairs, from 14 Rabi` Al-Awwal, 1441 A.H., in addition to his current work as Dean of the College of Public Health and Health Informatics. He asked Allah (Exalted and Glorified be He) to help Dr. Ahmad and grant him success in performing his duty towards knowledge and its seekers, and in raising the standard of this university to enable it to reach its desired goals.

On his part, His Excellency Dr. Ahmad Babilghaith expressed his appreciation for the trust that His Excellency the UQU President bestowed on him. He added that he seeks to be worthy of this trust and confidence, and will work to provide all that he has of scientific, administrative and academic experience to upgrade the work at the vice presidency.