In the name of Allah, the Most Compassionate, the Most Merciful.

Thanks to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon the most honorable of prophets and messengers, our Prophet Muhammad, and upon his family and companions.

Initially, I am pleased to welcome you to the Department of Anatomy on my own behalf and on behalf of all the department’s members, including faculty members, technical and administrative staff.

The Department of Anatomy was established at the College of Medicine at Umm Al-Qura University to be a national scientific inspiration that seeks to work diligently with the Ministry of Education and all relevant divisions to achieve Vision 2030, in achieving national human development, by studying everything related to human health and safety according to a global scientific approach that is keen on excellence in science, knowledge, research production and community partnership.

The Department of Anatomy continues its role in various academic aspects, focusing on improving the quality of its educational outputs to meet the requirements of the future labor market, thanks to Allah and then with the continuous support of our wise government, to enable the department to enter the fields of international competition.

The Department of Anatomy is also keen on community participation through volunteer work, providing consultations and spreading preventive, therapeutic and developmental health awareness through many different social channels. In addition, the Anatomy Department provides all facilities to its members in scientific research requirements by providing scientific techniques and participating in many supported initiatives.

In assurance of Umm Al-Qura University in its main role, it provides continuous support for the Anatomy Department to achieve its goals in accordance with its mission and vision in developing its own and human resources.

Finally, I ask Allah Almighty to protect our wise leadership and our blessed country.

Head of Anatomy Department

Dr. Mohammad Ahmad Alobaidy