Dr. Ali M. al-Shaeri, Dean of Research and Consultative Studies Institute, has signed an agreement with the Dr. Ali M. al-Matrefi, Dean of the College of Education, to set up a unit for continuing professional development of teachers and educational senior staff. The agreement was signed in the presence of the Institute's vice-deans, as well as a number of the College's faculty members. 

The unit is envisioned to usher close cooperation between the Institute of Reseach and Consultative Studies and the UQU College of Education with respect to providing professional training services to all educational sectors, at all levels.

As the meeting drew to a close, Dr. al-Shaeri pointed out that the unit aims at improve incumbents' efficiency, by providing them with specific professional training. He lauded the keen interest shown by the UQU President, Dr. Bakri M. Assas, in supporting all activities and programs of the Institute.