The university regrets to inform you of the death of Fadl bin Alaa Muhdar. The deceased was the son of Dr. Alaa Muhdar, the former Head of the Department of Biology, and the brother of Mr. Anas bin Alaa Muhdar, a lecturer in the Department of Physics.

The funeral prayer was observed this afternoon, before the deceased was buried at Al-Mualla Cemeteries.

In view of the current circumstances, condolences are to be received via social media or phone calls on his father's mobile number 0555507628.

His Excellency the President of the University, Prof. Abdullah Bafail, on his own behalf and on behalf of the university staff, expressed his deep condolences and sympathy to the family of the deceased.

His Excellency asked Allah, the Almighty, to encompass the deceased with His immense mercy and great forgiveness, and to inspire his family with patience and solace.

Truly to Allah we belong, and truly to Him we shall return.