Baha, April 16: Baha Gov. Prince Mishari bin Saud has urged citizens, especially students, to stand united in the face of all dangers that threaten the Kingdom.
“We should work together in confronting those who try to undermine the Kingdom’s security,” he said.
Addressing students at Baha University yesterday, the governor said he would provide them with necessary support to meet their hopes and aspirations. “I will be with you every step of the way until you achieve success and excellence to serve the country.”
Prince Mishari said Saudi society has great expectations of the student community who should uphold high moral values and good qualities inspired by the teachings of Islam.
“Our universities have been playing a great role in training qualified youths who can take the Kingdom to the level of advanced countries,” the governor said and urged students to make use of their time at universities to increase their knowledge and expertise.
He said Baha University should contribute to the region’s development, creating more jobs, setting out plans for boosting development, and making the region a hub for investment.
Prince Mishari hoped the university would open new colleges and higher education programs and accommodate all secondary school graduates in the region. “We also hope that it will establish new academic chairs at the university for scientific, agricultural, social and historical subjects and improve the living conditions of people in the region.”
He also called for studies to promote tourism in the region and conduct training programs for government employees to enhance their skills and capacity as well as to provide government departments with consultancy services.
Mishari instructed the university to set up a department to take care of poor students. He urged students to represent the Kingdom in the best form and follow the university’s rules and regulations.
Earlier, Baha University President Saad Al-Horaiki welcomed the governor and thanked him for visiting the university and initiating a dialogue with its students. “We have set up a consultative student council in order to involve students in the decision-making process,” the president said.
“We also conduct an electronic survey to get students’ feedback about the syllabus, academic programs and performance of faculty members,” Al-Horaiki said.
Prince Mishari later answered the questions of students and inquired about their needs. He also inspected ongoing projects at the university that are being carried out at a cost of SR800 million.
The projects include new buildings for science and engineering colleges, college of medicine and college of applied medical sciences, housing for staff members and a student hostel.
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