The UQU President, Dr. Bakri bin M'atooq Assas, has taken an administrative decision.
 
The Advisor to the UQU President, and Supervisor General of his office, Mr. Essam bin Hassan Margooshi, clarified that the resolution came in light of the comprehensive developmental momentum in all domains which UQU witnessed. It also was in order to continue the university's efforts in the process of working hard to achieve its future objectives, vision and mission to be a leader in its various programs and activities which were consistent with KSA Vision 2030. The resolution of UQU President included the following:

•  Designating Dr. Sami bin Yassin bin Ahmed Barhamain as the Dean of the Custodian of Two Holy Mosques Institute for Hajj and Umrah Research for a tenure of two years. 

The UQU President, Dr. Assas, wished him all success in his new position, and called upon him to make every effort to drive the university to the sought-after objectives.