Prof. Dr. Ahmed Saad Alahmed, President of the International Islamic University Islamabad, made a significant visit to the Faculty of Arabic on Monday, 29 September 2025. During his visit, he underscored the faculty”s foundational role in the university and pledged unwavering institutional support to enhance its educational and cultural mission.
The visit commenced with an inspection of the Center for Teaching Arabic to Non-Native Speakers, where Prof. Dr. Alahmed engaged with students and faculty. He lauded the students” dedication to mastering the language and praised the instructors for maintaining high pedagogical standards, offering words of encouragement to continue their academic pursuits.
In a subsequent formal session, Dean Prof. Dr. Fazlullah provided a comprehensive overview of the faculty”s structure, departments, and academic initiatives. Emphasizing the faculty”s legacy as one of the university’s four founding pillars, he presented strategic priorities such as curriculum advancements, increased outreach to international students, and enhanced research activities, seeking the President”s guidance and support.
Dr. Zaheer Ahmad outlined the faculty’s contributions to academia and culture, highlighting events such as conferences and symposia. He addressed challenges like resource limitations and the necessity for modern teaching technologies, fostering an open dialogue among faculty for improvement suggestions.
Prof. Dr. Ahmed Saad Alahmed expressed his admiration for the faculty’s dedication and reaffirmed his commitment to removing obstacles and expanding the faculty”s reach. His response included plans for resource review and partnership explorations to support curriculum innovation.
The President”s commitment to follow-up actions was well-received by faculty leaders, who expressed readiness to collaborate on a developmental roadmap.