The King Khalid University team, supported by the Deanship of Student Affairs, participated in the Saudi Universities Table Tennis Championship, hosted by Jazan University from January 15 to 18, 2025, with the participation of 30 universities and colleges.The team secured 8th place in the competition.

As part of enhancing cooperation and exchanging experiences between students in universities and higher education institutions within the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, King Khalid University, supported by the Deanship of Student Affairs, participated with a delegation of female students in the 9th Student Advisory Council for these universities, which was held yesterday at Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University in Riyadh.

The Deanship of Student Affairs, represented by the Student Training and Exchange Unit, in collaboration with Basamh Community Service Program (@mutqen), organized the “Farq (Draw Your Path)” program for newly admitted students at King Khalid University. The program, presented by Prof. Naif Jabali, was attended by more than 40 students.

This program aims to enhance students’ understanding of different professional personalities, help them identify their career personality type, and apply professional standards to select the most suitable major.

Additionally, it highlights the importance of choosing a major and its connection to influence and success. The event was held at the Conferences and Exhibitions Building in Al-Faraa.

With the support of the Deanship of Student Affairs, King Khalid University participated in the 3rd International Scout Forum for Youth Empowerment, held in Kuwait under the theme “Leadership and Influence” from January 11 to January 17, 2025. The forum featured training courses, cultural programs, and developmental activities designed to enhance youth leadership and influence skills. The event concluded with a ceremony honoring participants for their contributions.

With the support of the Deanship of Student Affairs, the King Khalid University Athletics Team won four medals in the 10th Gulf Sports Championship for University Students, held at Sultan Qaboos University in Oman from January 18 to January 24, 2025. The championship featured 17 universities and over 400 athletes from across the Gulf region. Student Abdullah Al-Qahtani secured two bronze medals in the 800m and 1500m races, while student Hashimi Al-Khathami won a silver medal in the 400m race and a bronze medal in the 200m race. Additionally, the university’s basketball team delivered a strong performance, finishing fifth place in the overall university rankings.

The Deanship of Student Affairs, represented by the Student Care and Counseling Center - Disability Support Unit, organized a cultural and recreational trip for King Khalid University students with disabilities to Jeddah. The trip aimed to explore Jeddah’s cultural and entertainment landmarks, including a visit to the Disability Support Center at King Abdulaziz University, as well as an immersive experience in Historic Jeddah and other recreational sites, fostering community engagement and cultural participation.

The King Khalid University Women’s Basketball Team, supported by the Deanship of Student Affairs (Female Students’ Affairs Division), participated in the Women’s Basketball Championship, part of the 15th Season of the Saudi University Sports Federation.

The tournament took place at King Abdulaziz University in Jeddah from January 22 to 25, 2025, featuring intense competition among university teams.

The King Khalid University football team, supported by the Deanship of Student Affairs, played its second match in the Football League (A), organized by the Saudi University Sports Federation.

The match took place at the Jazan Education Department Stadium, where the team faced Jazan University.

The game ended in an exciting 2-2 draw, showcasing the high level of competition among participating teams.

Under the patronage of His Excellency the Minister of Education, Mr. Yousef Al-Benyan, Ziyad Asiri, a student at King Khalid University, secured second place in the KASAO Innovation Award - Innovation Exhibition Competition, supported by the Deanship of Student Affairs.

His innovation, “Air Medical Station,” earned recognition during the 5th Health Innovation Hackathon, hosted by King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, where top innovators in the healthcare sector competed.

The Deanship of Student Affairs, represented by the Vice Deanship for Female Students, organized the “Billiards Championship for Female Students” on January 21-22. Trainer Noha Al-Shehri explained the rules and emphasized sportsmanship.

The event featured strong competition among King Khalid University students, concluding with Ms. Hanan Al-Asiri, Director of Sports Activities, awarding gold medals to the top winners.