Fourth Meeting of KAU International Advisory Board held at IE University

The fourth meeting of the International Advisory Board of King Abdulaziz University was held, October 13-14, at IE University, Madrid, Spain.

The meeting was chaired by KAU President, HE Prof Osama S. Tayyeb.

In addition to Prof Adnan H. Zahed, KAU Vice President for Graduate Studies and Scientific Research and the Board's Secretary, and Dr Ahmed Nagadi, KAU Vice President for Business and Knowledge Creativity, the meeting was also attended by an assortment of prominent international experts known for their achievements and contribution in various disciplines.

A welcoming speech was given by Prof Tayyeb, followed by a presentation by Dr Nagadi on the strategies and projects recommended by the memebrs of the Board in its previous meeting.

A number of recommendations were put forward at the end of the meeting.

The Board is meant to enhance the University’s international status and presence through achievements, particularly in the areas of research and innovation.

Its formation is  within KAU's efforts to establish itself as a world-class institution by drawing on the expertise, views and advice of international academics, intellectuals and professionals who have achieved distinction and prominence in higher education, science, research and private enterprise.