His Excellency the UQU President, Prof. Abdullah bin Omar Bahusain Bafail, appointed His Excellency Dr. Ahmad bin Omar bin Ahmad Babalgith 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 the Dean of the College of Public Health and Health Informatics. His Excellency 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 raising the standard of this university to enable it to reach its ultimate objectives.

On his part, His Excellency Dr. Ahmad bin Omar bin Ahmad Babalgith expressed his appreciation for the trust that the UQU President bestowed on him, stressing that he will, with Allah's help, meet his expectations. He added that he will work to provide all that he has of scientific, administrative and academic experience to upgrade the work at the vice presidency.