A delegation from Al-Imam Muhammad Bin Saud Islamic University visited Jamia

A high-profile delegation from Al-Imam Muhammad Bin Saud Islamic University, Saudi
Arabia visited Jamia Millia Islamia to explore opportunities of academic collaborations.
The delegates from the largest University in Saudi Arabia that boasts of several centers of
research and excellence along with the specialized departments led by Rector, Prof. Dr.
Sulaiman Abdullah Abal Khalil sought intense academic interface with Jamia. It was
conveyed that Saudi Arabia would finance establishment of Chairs in respect of Islamic
Studies and Civilizational Dialogue besides organizing joint seminars, conferences and
symposia. The Cultural Attaché of the Saudi Arabia in New Delhi offered to facilitate all
such academic engagements.

Dwelling upon the historic ties with India, Prof. Dr. Sulaiman Abdullah Abal Khalil
underlined his institution’s eagerness to partner with Jamia Millia Islamia even as he
discussed the strengths of his University and existing collaborations with Universities
across continents.

Earlier, while welcoming the delegates, Prof. S.M. Sajid spoke about the traditional ties
that India shared with Saudi Arabia and how critical it was to strengthen ties with
academic institutions. Talking about Jamia’s engagements with Saudi Arabia, he referred
to conferment of Honoris Causa on their visionary leaders in the past. Prof. Dr. Sulaiman
Abdullah sought pro-active engagements in terms of new initiatives that could be
explored and actualized.