Winners of the Excellence Award at Umm Al-Qura University, Fifth Edition
Professor Dr. Maadi bin Mohammed Al-Mathhab, honored the winners of Umm Al-Qura University, the fifth annual Excellence Award for the year 1447 AH. Twenty-five individuals, including faculty members, staff, students, and representatives from various departments, were recognized. This honor comes as a culmination of the university's ongoing efforts to enhance its educational and administrative systems. The ceremony was attended by the university's vice presidents, deans, and all its staff.
A Journey of Leadership: The History of the Excellence Award at Umm Al-Qura University
Umm Al-Qura University, based in Makkah, is one of the oldest and most prestigious academic institutions in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Since its founding, it has been committed to graduating highly qualified national talents who contribute to building and developing society. Within this long-standing tradition, the Umm Al-Qura University Excellence Award to serve as a beacon illuminating the paths of academic and professional excellence. From its inception, the award has aimed to foster a positive and competitive environment among all members of the university community.
In this fifth edition, 204 applicants competed, distributed across four main tracks: Learning and Teaching (71 participants), Scientific Research and Graduate Studies (58 participants), Competitiveness and Community Service (36 participants), and Administrative Development (39 participants). All entries were subject to rigorous policies and controls to ensure the highest standards of transparency and quality, as explained by the Dean of the Deanship of Development and Quality, Professor Dr. Mishari Al-Sharif.
The strategic impact of promoting a culture of quality and innovation
The impact of this annual event extends far beyond the university campus, reaching local, regional, and international levels. Locally, the award's objectives align closely with the aspirations of Saudi Vision 2030, which focuses on building a knowledge-based society and an innovation-driven economy. The university president emphasized that the award embodies a culture of quality and innovation, motivating faculty and staff to strive for excellence, and he commended the unwavering support of the wise leadership for developing education and nurturing national talent.
At the regional and international levels, honoring researchers and innovators who have received local and international awards enhances the university's standing in global rankings. This celebration of achievement contributes to raising the profile of Umm Al-Qura University in international forums and encourages academic staff to produce rigorous scientific research that offers innovative solutions to contemporary global challenges.
A stimulating environment towards a bright academic future
Organizing this joyous ceremony sends a clear message affirming the senior management's commitment to fostering a culture of appreciation and celebration of achievement. By building a stimulating work environment that encourages creativity and excellence, the university strives to ensure the sustainability of academic and administrative distinction, which positively impacts the overall quality of performance and guarantees the university's steady and confident progress toward achieving its future goals of global leadership.
