The first phase of the 11th Sports Olympiad for King Khalid University students concluded on the evening of Thursday, February 5, 2026, organized by the Deanship of Student Affairs in cooperation with Damac Sports Club, and attended by the Dean of Student Affairs, Dr. Saad bin Saeed Al-Qahtani, and the Executive Director of Damac Sports Club, Mr. Ahmed Al-Shahri. The competitions concluded with the College of Engineering being crowned champions of the Futsal Football Tournament after defeating the College of Sharia in the final match, with the participation of approximately 350 students from around 24 colleges, reflecting strong student engagement in the university’s sports programs.

The Deanship of Student Affairs at King Khalid University, represented by the Alumni Association Unit, organized a meeting for the coordinators of alumni units across the university’s colleges, held at the Central Library in the presence of the Dean of Student Affairs, Dr. Saad bin Saeed Al-Qahtani, and members of the Alumni Association. The meeting addressed the role of the Alumni Association Unit and the college-level alumni units, reviewing their key achievements and future plans to enhance alumni engagement and participation in university activities. Coordinators were also honored for their efforts during the first semester of the 1447 AH academic year, reflecting their active contribution to supporting the university community and maintaining strong connections with graduates.

In a new achievement added to the record of excellence of King Khalid University students, the “Saha” project by graduates of the College of Computer Science received recognition and technical support from the Saudi Space Agency, in appreciation of its technical value and practical impact. Presented by graduates Futoon Al-Shahri, Bashayer Abdullah, and Ghaida Al-Shahri, the project aims to leverage artificial intelligence technologies by integrating multimodal models and large language models to support the space and satellite sector and develop advanced technological solutions. The “Saha” project represents a distinguished model of graduation projects that transcend the academic framework to contribute to innovative national solutions based on advanced technologies, reflecting the competence and excellence of the university’s graduates in modern technical fields. The Deanship of Student Affairs congratulated the graduates on this outstanding achievement, wishing them continued success and further accomplishments in their professional journey.

The Deanship of Student Affairs at King Khalid University, in partnership with Abdullah Al Rajhi Charitable Foundation, has launched the ninth edition of the “Married Students Support Program,” inviting male and female students, including postgraduate students, to register and benefit from its services. The program aims to provide financial and advisory support to married students, contributing to their social stability and fostering a supportive academic environment that enables them to continue their educational journey. Registration for the program will remain open from February 2 to February 20, 2026, with applications submitted through the Muhtam platform.

The King Khalid University volleyball team, under the supervision of the Deanship of Student Affairs, has qualified for the final rounds of the Saudi Universities Volleyball Championship after advancing from Group Four. The group matches were held at Al-Baha University from January 27 to 31, 2026, amid strong competition among participating teams. The final rounds are scheduled to take place at King Abdulaziz University in Jeddah, where the team aims to continue its successful run and achieve distinguished results that reflect its competitive performance and represent King Khalid University at the national university level.

King Khalid University, represented by the Deanship of Student Affairs and in cooperation with the Banking Media and Awareness Committee of Saudi banks, organized an awareness program titled “Financial Literacy and Fraud Prevention,” attended by the Dean of the Deanship of Student Affairs, Dr. Saad bin Saeed Al-Qahtani. The program was delivered by Mr. Mohammed Al-Mansouri, Senior Manager of the Anti-Fraud Department at Bank Albilad, who addressed key topics related to enhancing financial awareness, identifying common fraud schemes, and outlining preventive measures, contributing to strengthening financial literacy among male and female students and protecting them from fraudulent practices.

The Vice President for Educational Affairs at King Khalid University, Prof. Dr. Saad bin Mohammed bin Dajam, received a delegation from King Abdulaziz University, headed by the Dean of Student Affairs, in the presence of the Dean of the Deanship of Student Affairs, Dr. Saad bin Saeed Al-Qahtani. The visit aimed to enhance cooperation and exchange expertise, as well as to review distinguished practices in the field of student affairs. During the visit, the delegation was introduced to the experience of the Deanship of Student Affairs at King Khalid University, particularly in career guidance and employment support, mechanisms for developing student initiatives, and organizational practices. The delegation also toured the deanship’s facilities and reviewed the services and programs provided to students, expressing their appreciation for the level of organization and integration of student services.

The Deanship of Student Affairs at King Khalid University implemented a series of specialized workshops for supervisors and leaders of student clubs as part of a comprehensive development program that included both in-person and virtual sessions. The workshops covered administrative, financial, communication, and technical fields, under the direct supervision of the Dean of Student Affairs, Dr. Saad bin Saeed Al-Qahtani. The initiative aimed to enhance the quality of extracurricular activities offered to students and to improve the competencies of those managing student clubs, contributing to their effective performance and supporting the university’s goals of fostering an engaging and innovative campus environment.

In a qualitative achievement reflecting King Khalid University’s leadership in volunteer work, the Deanship of Student Affairs—represented by the Volunteer Unit, the Volunteer Work Club, and all affiliated student clubs—won first place at the International Volunteer Day Forum 2025, organized by the University’s General Administration for Volunteering and Community Partnership. This recognition comes in appreciation of outstanding qualitative indicators and exceptional figures that embodied the scale of the community and economic impact generated by volunteer efforts.

This accolade is the result of well-structured institutional work that strengthened the University’s presence in the field of volunteering and transformed student initiatives into programs with tangible impact, in alignment with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030 to empower youth and promote volunteerism.

The Deanship of Student Affairs recorded remarkable achievements, with 32,854 volunteers, 340 volunteer opportunities, and a total of 2,232,932 volunteer hours, in addition to achieving an overall satisfaction rate of 89.03%, reflecting the high quality of organization and the efficiency of planning and execution.

The Dean of Student Affairs at King Khalid University, Dr. Saad bin Saeed Al-Qahtani, affirmed that this achievement is the result of strong support from the University leadership and the direct outcome of integrated efforts between the Deanship and student clubs. He noted that the University continues to entrench a culture of volunteer work as one of the vital pathways for building the character of university students.

Dr. Al-Qahtani stated:

> “We are proud of this achievement, which was realized through joint efforts and a unified team spirit. It embodies the awareness of King Khalid University students of their societal role and reflects the Deanship’s commitment to empowering youth potentials and directing them toward sustainable volunteer initiatives that serve the community and reinforce national values, in line with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030.”

He added that the Deanship of Student Affairs is working to further develop the volunteer work ecosystem, enhance the organizational and administrative efficiency of student clubs, and motivate students to actively participate in community initiatives with long-term impact.

This achievement underscores the Deanship of Student Affairs’ continued leadership and renewed contribution, as well as its pivotal role in empowering university youth and transforming volunteer work into an effective institutional practice that contributes to both community and economic development.

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.