Dr. Hathal Homoud Alotaibi inaugurated the Science Technology & Business Space (STBS) at the new campus of the International Islamic University (IIUI) on Tuesday.
The event was attended by key IIUI officials including Vice President Administration & Finance/Academics, Prof. Dr. Abdul Raheman, Vice President Research and Enterprise, Prof. Dr. Ahmed Shuja Syed, Director Business Incubation Centre, Engr. Ahsan Mirza, Incharge Female Campus, Dr. Summiya Chughtai, and Director ORIC, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Amir. During the inauguration, the IIUI President emphasized the role of the STBS as a bridge between academia and industry, facilitating interaction among faculty, researchers, and students on various technological and non-technological projects.
He highlighted the importance of universities understanding their roles and aligning with modern trends. The IIUI President stated that the university is focusing on innovation, industry-academia linkage, and societal service through the promotion of digitization, innovation and commercialization ecosystem within the organization.
He said the inauguration of the STBS is an important step in IIUI’s efforts to enhance industry-academia cooperation, which will support the university’s mission to stay at the forefront of modern educational trends and economic uplift.
