The Vice Deanship of Student Affairs for Female Students, in collaboration with the Corporate Communication Centre at King Khalid University and the Faculty of Home Economics, organized the Foundation Day celebration for the female students of the university. The event took place on Sunday, 28th July 1444H at 10:00 AM at the Academic Complex in Qaraa. The celebration was attended by Her Excellency, the Vice President for Female Students Affairs, Dr. Khuloud Abu Malha, and witnessed a large number of female students and university staff.

The celebration commenced with a tour of the exhibition, which included various corners representing different faculties. The exhibition featured paintings, pictures, traditional artifacts, souvenirs for the occasion, and traditional popular dishes. Afterward, a procession led by horses and horsewomen, followed by female students in traditional attire, made its way to the tent to welcome the guests.

Following that, there was a traditional fashion show, with the selection of the best traditional outfit for the Foundation Day in collaboration with the "Roh Al-Irsar" Center for Daycare for Special Needs. The participants were honored, and valuable prizes were distributed to the winners of the best outfits, expressing gratitude to all participants.

Next, a conversation with Grandmother Nora Al-Qahtani about the past took place. She spoke about old customs and heritage, and the female students engaged in interactive discussions, exchanging conversations with her and asking questions. The grandmother was honored during the event.

At the end of the event, Dr. Mona Al-Shahri, the Vice Dean for Student Affairs for Female Students, expressed her gratitude to the attendees for their participation and engagement in the celebration.

Under the patronage of Prince Turki bin Talal bin Abdulaziz, the Governor of the Asir region and President of the Development Authority, King Khalid University, represented by the Deanship of Student Affairs, organized the first annual exhibition for preparing students for the job market, titled "KKU EXPO 2023." The event took place over three days at the Al-Faraa Campus.

The aim of the exhibition was to prepare male and female students of the university by familiarizing them with essential and professional skills required in the job market and providing them with future opportunities that contribute to achieving the vision of Saudi Arabia 2030 in human capital development.

The exhibition saw the participation of 55 entities, including governmental and private institutions, sharing their experiences and expertise in work environments. It featured 12 dialogue sessions centered around the job market, its future requirements, necessary skills, and successful experiences. Additionally, 36 training workshops were conducted by prominent figures from the job market and representatives of participating entities and companies. Furthermore, 40 advisory sessions covered various topics related to the job market and creating opportunities within it.

During the event, a number of agreements were signed between the university and external institutions and companies to serve the male and female students of the university.

More than 450 staff members, male and female, along with students of the university, provided comprehensive services to visitors and participants.
 

Under the patronage of His Excellency, Dr. Faleh bin Rajaa Al-Sulami, the President of King Khalid University, the Deanship of Student Affairs organized the closing ceremony of the "Eighth Cultural Olympiad." The event took place at the university theater in the university city of Al-Qaraa and was attended by university staff and students.

During his speech at the celebration, Dr. Ali Albassami, the Dean of Student Affairs at the university, highlighted that the Eighth Cultural Olympiad for male and female students lasted for three days and saw the participation of more than 1083 students from various faculties and specializations in diverse competitive fields.

Dr. Albassami stated, "These student activities enhance the cognitive and social skills of university students, provide them with experiences for their academic and professional lives, and foster a spirit of cooperation, leadership, and teamwork among students. These activities are fundamental in the educational process."

At the end of the ceremony, His Excellency, the university president, honored the male and female winners. The Eighth Cultural Olympiad featured 37 fields of competition, including Quran recitation, beautiful recitation, Sunnah, the Prophet's biography, public speaking, explanation of religious texts, poetic contests, classical Arabic poetry, Nabati poetry, short stories, Arabic calligraphy, and visual arts.

The Faculty of Medicine achieved first place with 2550 points among the participating faculties, followed by the Faculty of Sharia and Islamic Studies in second place with 2200 points. The Faculty of Humanities came in third place with 900 points, followed by the rest of the university's participating faculties in the Olympiad.
 

Under the patronage of His Excellency, Dr. Faleh bin Rajaa Al-Sulami, the President of King Khalid University, the Deanship of Student Affairs organized the closing ceremony for the student activities of the academic year 1444H. The ceremony was attended by several university staff and students.

During the ceremony, Dr. Ali bin Mesfer Al-Qahtani, the Dean of Student Affairs, emphasized the deanship's commitment to developing the skills and abilities of the university's students, discovering their talents, and supporting values, principles, and creative ideas that align with the university's ambitious strategy for 2030.

He revealed that during this academic year, 32,000 male and female students participated in various sports, cultural, theatrical, social, and scouting events organized by the deanship. He also highlighted that the deanship successfully held the first annual preparation exhibition for the job market, 'KKU EXPO 2023,' over the course of three days. The exhibition witnessed significant student participation, offered promising opportunities, aimed at skill development, and harnessed innovations with the involvement of more than 55 entities. It attracted over 8,000 male and female visitors and more than 3,000 beneficiaries of the training workshops. Additionally, it saw the attendance of over 800 beneficiaries in the counseling and dialogue sessions. The deanship also organized several international trips for its male and female students to participate in various sports and scientific events.

The ceremony witnessed the crowning of the student activity clubs and honored several successful partners who contributed to the success of student activities, including organizations, students, and university staff. Moreover, outstanding club leaders and presidents were also recognized and awarded during the event.
 

In the presence of His Excellency, Dr. Faleh bin Rajaa Al-Sulami, the President of King Khalid University, the Deanship of Student Affairs organized a welcome ceremony for the new freshmen under the slogan "Hayaakum" (Welcome) at the sports hall in Al-Qaraa.

The ceremony aimed to introduce the new students to the various services offered by their university, with the participation of several deanships and centers.

The event began with an introductory tour of the participating exhibitions.

Afterward, the Dean of Student Affairs, Dr. Ali bin Mesfer Al-Qahtani, welcomed the new students, expressing that the deanship is dedicated to serving the university students in all aspects and fields. He also extended his gratitude to His Excellency, the university president, for his continuous support of the deanship.

A representative from the Human Resources Development Fund (Hadaf), Mr. Mohammed Al-Haroubi, then delivered a speech about the fund's role in supporting university students from the beginning of their academic journey, striving to provide all the necessary requirements and services to university students.

Following that, the Dean of Admissions and Registration, Dr. Abdulmohsen Al-Qarni, emphasized the importance of the university students' dedication to their academic achievement from the beginning of their academic journey. He also highlighted the services provided by the deanship, emphasizing that the university and the student are a unified entity.

Next, His Excellency, Dr. Faleh bin Rajaa Al-Sulami, the university president, addressed the new freshmen, welcoming them and wishing them success in serving their religion, country, and king. He stated that the current academic year will be exceptional, as it witnesses three academic semesters. He also expressed his gratitude to all the parties involved in making this ceremony successful.

Finally, His Excellency honored the sponsoring companies of this event, namely Almarai Company, Gulf Training and Education Company, and Ibn Rushd Optics Company.
 

Represented by the Deanship of Student Affairs, King Khalid University inaugurated the "Mubdeoon Exhibition" to showcase the projects, products, ideas, and works of the university's students, highlighting their creativity to the community. The exhibition took place at the Al-Rashed Mall in Abha and was attended by the Vice President for Academic and Educational Affairs, Dr. Saad bin Daajam.

Dr. Ali bin Mesfer Al-Qahtani, the Dean of Student Affairs, stated that the deanship is keen on supporting students who have exceptional projects, works, and ideas, enabling them to reach out to society. He also mentioned that the "Mubdeoon Exhibition" features the participation of more than 45 students from various fields.

The Vice of the Deanship for Activities is organizing the exhibition as part of its efforts to support students' activities within and outside the university, in line with the university's strategic plan. The vice aims to equip a promising generation that reflects the development and growth experienced by the young men and women of the nation in light of the requirements set by the Kingdom's Vision 2030.
 

His Excellency, Dr. Faleh bin Rajaa Al-Sulami, the President of King Khalid University, affirmed that on the occasion of the 92nd Saudi National Day, the university is thriving at its best, thanks to the support of the wise leadership, which has contributed to achieving numerous accomplishments in academic, administrative, and technological fields. Moreover, it led to the development of the university's strategic plan for 2030, which is supported and carried out by the sons and daughters of the nation. Additionally, there is strategic alignment between the university's plan and the developmental plans for the Aseer region, which will have a positive impact on the university's outcomes and contribute to the progress and development of Aseer as a global tourist destination.

These statements were made during the university's celebration of the 92nd National Day, organized by the Deanship of Student Affairs in Al-Qara'a, in the presence of several vice presidents, university staff, and male and female students, under the theme "Dar Celebration."

Dr. Ali Al-Qahtani, the Dean of Student Affairs at the university, further explained that what the university enjoys on the occasion of the National Day embodies the support and interest in education and learning by the guardians of the nation. He pointed out that this attention enabled the university to play a leading role in human and regional development. He also highlighted that the entire university community, including its staff and students, celebrate this occasion from September 25th to 29th, with loyalty and a sense of belonging, appreciating the blessings of the homeland.

The celebration included various sections, such as a procession, a national operetta, and a poetic performance by university students. Additionally, the event honored the winners of the university's competition on the occasion of the National Day, which covered areas such as classical and folk poetry, visual arts, design, video, and photography.

It is worth mentioning that the university organized numerous programs and celebratory events across all its campuses during the National Day week.
 

The university concluded its anniversary celebrations organized by the Deanship of Student Affairs in collaboration with the Faculty of Home Economics and the General Administration of Corporate Communication Centre, with the participation of various university units. The celebration included a children's fashion show commemorating the foundation, poetic recitation, and the operetta “The Day We Started.” Additionally, the event honored the winners of the student competition and featured several diverse sections.

On this occasion, the University's President, Professor Dr. Faleh bin Rajaa Al-Sulami, conveyed his congratulations to the leadership on behalf of himself and the university staff, affirming that they are living a grand occasion. He recalled the tales of glory and immortal achievements written by this country three centuries ago, which transformed it into a leading state and a great civilization that inspired the world with its experience.

Al-Sulami pointed out that in the year 1139H / 1727CE, the Arabian Peninsula witnessed a new phase of security, safety, construction, and giving. Imam Muhammad bin Saud, may God rest his soul, founded the Saudi state, and it emerged from Diriyah as a political and cultural entity, achieving a pioneering presence across various domains and fields throughout its history.

He added: "Since that date, the region has witnessed tremendous development in its progress and the lives of its people. This progress was strengthened, and success was achieved through unity between the leadership and the people, and the relentless efforts of everyone towards development. Today, we proudly celebrate the anniversary of our proud homeland, our ancient civilization, and our deep human values. Our vibrant present narrates to future generations the achievements of our country, our glorious past testifies to a rich record of great sacrifices, determination, and perseverance in the path of progress. Our ambitious vision for 2030 takes us to a world of development, progress, and leadership."

The President of King Khalid University emphasized that the anniversary of the foundation is not only an occasion for pride and celebration of achievements but also a time to realize and appreciate the great national capabilities, dignified life, and comprehensive development they enjoy. It is also an occasion to renew the determination to move forward and exert maximum efforts to actively contribute to the development of the nation and achieve its ambitious Vision 2030.

After arriving at the celebration venue, the University's President toured the accompanying exhibitions, which included displays on the history and design of the foundation, cooking, and visual arts, praising what he saw and affirming its role in enhancing cultural identity and heritage.

The University had prepared a plan to celebrate the foundation's anniversary, including three major central events at the university campuses in Al Qaraa, Guorriguer, and Tihama, in addition to the participation of various university units in diverse events and programs. There was also a collaboration with the Abha Literary Club and some other entities to organize celebratory programs and host the "Al-Liwan" event organized by the Ministry of Culture for three days.

The Deanship of Student Affairs achieved second place in the cross-country cycling race at the Saudi Universities Sports Union Championships. The race took place from 2nd to 4th of Jumada Al-Thani, 1444 H, at Jazan University.

This achievement is a result of the continuous support from His Excellency, the President of King Khalid University, Dr. Faleh bin Rajaa Al-Sulami, for student activities in all fields and the ongoing support for the university's male and female students to achieve the goals of our beloved country's Vision 2030.

The Dean of Student Affairs, Dr. Ali bin Mesfer Al-Qahtani, praised this achievement, extending his gratitude and congratulations to the participating students in this race and to the Sports Activities Management.
He emphasized the need to exert more effort to achieve further accomplishments, thanking His Excellency, the President of the University, Dr. Faleh bin Rajaa Al-Sulami, for his support for all activities and the resulting achievements in the name of the university.

He affirmed that the Deanship of Student Affairs exists to serve the students and to develop their talents in all aspects to achieve the goals of our nation and highlight the talents of this dear homeland. The race distance was 10 km, with the participation of approximately 120 players from 20 universities.
 

The Sports Activities Management at the Deanship of Student Affairs concluded the 9th Sports Olympiad for the colleges of King Khalid University for the second semester. The competitions took place from 25/5/1444H to 4/6/1444H at the sports hall in Al-Qaraa. The Olympiad included futsal football and table tennis.

In the presence of the esteemed Dean of Student Affairs, Dr. Ali bin Mesfer Al-Qahtani, the final match was held between the Faculty of Business and the Faculty of Computer Science.

The College of Business team was crowned as the futsal championship winner and was awarded the gold medals and a financial prize for each student.

Also, the College of Applied Medical Sciences in Abha team was crowned as the table tennis competition winner.

It is worth mentioning that more than 10 faculties from the university participated in the 9th Sports Olympiad.

At the end of the ceremony, commemorative photos were taken.