Under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Turki bin Talal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Governor of the Asir Region, King Khalid University, represented by the Deanship of Student Affairs, participated in the Seventh Annual Forum for Families of Persons with Disabilities, held under the theme “Inclusive Partnership,” as part of the Deanship’s commitment to promoting social inclusion and enhancing the quality of life for persons with disabilities and their families.

The Deanship of Student Affairs took part through an informational booth highlighting the key services and programs provided to male and female students with disabilities, including academic accommodations and support services aimed at creating an enabling and equitable learning environment that supports academic excellence and success.

In addition, the Deanship contributed to organizing the forum through the participation of a group of female student volunteers, reflecting students’ strong sense of social responsibility and the Deanship’s commitment to fostering a culture of volunteerism and community engagement.

The forum placed particular emphasis on inclusivity and accessibility, with sign language interpreters provided across all sessions and seminars to ensure equal access to information and content for all attendees, in line with best practices in universal accessibility.

The Deanship of Student Affairs’ participation in this forum forms part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen community partnerships, promote inclusive practices, and support initiatives that empower persons with disabilities, in alignment with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030 to build a vibrant and inclusive society that offers equal opportunities for all.

The staff of the Deanship of Student Affairs at King Khalid University held a ceremony to honor the former Dean of Student Affairs, Dr. Ali bin Misfer Al-Qahtani, in recognition of his distinguished contributions and dedicated efforts that significantly enhanced the deanship’s work system and positively impacted the services provided to male and female students.

The ceremony was attended by the Vice Rector of King Khalid University for Academic Affairs, Professor Dr. Saad bin Mohammed bin Dajam, who commended Dr. Al-Qahtani for his valuable contributions during his tenure, praising the achievements that supported the educational environment and strengthened student services and activities.

The event also included honoring the current Dean of Student Affairs, Dr. Saad bin Saeed Al-Qahtani, on the occasion of his appointment. Staff members expressed their confidence in his leadership and extended their best wishes for success as he continues to advance development efforts and enhance the quality of services and programs offered to university students.

This ceremony reflects the university’s commitment to fostering a culture of appreciation and recognition, strengthening institutional teamwork, and supporting academic and administrative leadership in line with the university’s mission and strategic goals.

The Deanship of Student Affairs at King Khalid University participated in the Seventh Annual Forum for Families of Persons with Disabilities, held under the theme “Inclusive Partnership,” under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Turki bin Talal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Governor of the Asir Region, on November 12, 2025. The participation included an informational booth highlighting key services provided to students with disabilities, in addition to contributing to the organization of the forum through the involvement of volunteer female students and the provision of sign language interpreters across all sessions and panels, ensuring accessibility and reinforcing principles of inclusion and community integration.

King Khalid University, through the Deanship of Student Affairs represented by the Agency for Student Activities, organized the Open Sports Day on December 11, 2025, celebrating the university’s achievement of fifth place in the Saudi Universities Sports Performance Index for the year 1446 AH. In collaboration with Al-Batterjee Medical Colleges, the Deanship also held an exchange basketball match and various sports challenges at the Al-Faraa Sports Hall, as part of its efforts to promote sports activities and foster a spirit of positive competition among students.

The staff of the Deanship of Student Affairs at King Khalid University held an appreciation ceremony on December 11, 2025, attended by the Vice President for Educational Affairs, Prof. Dr. Saad bin Mohammed bin Dajam, honoring the former Dean of Student Affairs, Dr. Ali bin Misfer Al-Qahtani, in recognition of his valuable contributions and dedicated efforts in serving the university’s students. The ceremony also honored the current Dean, Dr. Saad bin Saeed Al-Qahtani, on the occasion of his appointment, with best wishes extended for continued success in advancing student services and programs.

The Student Fund Board at the Deanship of Student Affairs, King Khalid University, held its fifteenth meeting for the year 2025 on December 9, 2025, chaired by the Dean of Student Affairs, Dr. Saad bin Saeed Al-Qahtani, and attended by board members. The meeting reviewed and discussed 13 agenda items focusing on enhancing services and programs provided to male and female students, aiming to improve the quality and effectiveness of student support services.

The Deanship of Student Affairs at King Khalid University, represented by the Female Students Affairs Agency, organized on December 9, 2025, an event marking the International Day of Persons with Disabilities for female students. The event showcased key services and programs provided by the Sports Administration for Persons with Disabilities, highlighted related championships and activities, introduced the Arabic sign language alphabet, and distributed awareness brochures, reinforcing a culture of inclusion and community support.

King Khalid University hosted the Minister of Sport Cup Karate Championship under the supervision of the Deanship of Student Affairs and organized by the Saudi Karate Federation on December 8, 2025. The championship featured kata and kumite competitions for the juniors and youth categories, with the participation of 52 clubs represented by more than 400 players from across the Kingdom, reflecting the advanced level of karate and contributing to promoting sports activity and discovering promising talents.

The Deanship of Student Affairs at King Khalid University, in collaboration with the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development branch in the Asir Region, participated in the International Day of Persons with Disabilities event, held under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Khalid bin Sattam bin Saud bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Deputy Governor of the Asir Region, on December 6, 2025. The event witnessed wide attendance from persons with disabilities and their families. The university provided live sign language interpretation throughout the ceremony and organized an informational booth showcasing key services and programs offered to students with disabilities, reflecting its commitment to inclusion and empowerment.

The Deanship of Student Affairs at King Khalid University, represented by the Student Care and Counseling Center at the College of Law – Female Campus, organized on Monday, 3 December 2025, a training course titled “Drafting the Key Provisions of Company Bylaws,” aiming to develop students’ skills in understanding and drafting essential legal provisions and enhance their ability to comply with regulatory requirements according to proper legal practices.