H.E. Dr. Hathal Homoud Alotaibi, President, International Islamic University addressed an enthralled audience of newly admitted students on Tuesday in a welcome orientation ceremony at Faisal Masjid. The ceremony was organized by Directorates of Students Affairs (male and female) of the university.
In a maiden speech to the new students in presence of Vice President Academics, Students Advisors and relevant officials, the IIU President urged the students to adopt patience and consistency adding that these are the attributes that lead to success. He opined that same is the case with education as it needs immense hard work, dedicated learning and devotion.
“You are the future, take the responsibility and raise the lamp of knowledge, we will always be there to make your life a real success” Dr. Hathal said while discussing the importance of youth. “We are committed to provide all the logistic, learning and counselling support in all fields to our students, our mission is to prepare the generations for the future” said IIU President.
President said that love for the homeland is a necessary attribute that must be adopted by the youth. He also called upon the educational institutions to inculcate the passion and love for country in the minds of youth. Dr. Hathal also hailed the fervor and emotional attachment of Pakistani nation for homeland.
Talking about the Challenges of youth of Muslim world, Dr. Hathal said students must prepare themselves for future. Belief in one’s self and benefiting from the best learning opportunities at varsities is the way to deal with the contemporary challenges, said Dr. Hathal. He said “Magic Formula “for success is all about behaving in best manner according to the values of the educational institution. He told that the university is preparing a curriculum according to the latest changes and trends to make our place among the top universities of the world.
The IIU President highlighting the importance of virtual learning stressed upon the students to adopt online virtual free courses. IIU President urged the students to disseminate peace while reiterating the resolve of Islamic character building, disciplined conduct and peaceful atmosphere of learning will be ensured on campus. “I wish you a successful journey of education” he prayed at the end of his speech.
Earlier, Students Advisors Dr. Rizwan Aftab and Dr. Summiya Chughtai in the introductory remarks apprised of the vision, facilities and major events under Directorate of the Students Affairs and code of conduct. They told about the co-curricular, sports activities, fitness facilities, career counseling and recreation based activities. They told that university focuses on every aspect of providing elite resources of learning and university will soon have a separate library for the female students.
Later, in the lucky draw, the IIU President distributed prizes among the male and female students.