President of International Islamic University (IIU) Dr. Hathal Homoud Alotaibi called on Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Shah Farman at Governor House and discussed matter of opening a branch of IIU in the province .
The Governor agreed upon the suggestion and said that soon a meeting shall be held to decide a site to be endowed to the university for the branch. He said it will be a priority to provide a serene site for building a branch of IIU. Governor KP and IIU President agreed that a sub campus of the university will help in promoting quality education as well as it will to fulfill the needs of higher studies for the youth.
The IIU President, while mentioning the importance of the educational institutions in the society and their long constructive impact in society building, mentioned the name of Madrid university (of which he is an Alumnus) that the ones who established it , their efforts have resulted in service of a large number of societies for centuries. He said same is the purpose of the campus of IIU in province so that it may appear as a hub of best quality education for the youth in future
Issues of mutual interest and matters pertaining to education such as research and academic excellence were discussed. Both the dignitaries agreed to boost academic cooperation between IIU and KP universities. They also discussed importance of distance learning, initiatives for promotion of quality education and role of universities in societies building were discussed. The meeting was also attended by Vice President Administration, Finance and Planning, Prof. Dr. N.B. Jumani.
IIU President also briefed the Governor KP on IIU’s vision, future plans and strategy for academic excellence. IIU President said that IIU will be keen to enhance its bilateral ties with the universities of KP.
On the occasion, while appreciating the role of IIU in society building and services, Governor assured of maximum cooperation 
to promote quality education. He said universities must promote exchange of experiences through mutual cooperation. Talking on bilateral relations, the Governor said that Pakistan gave great importance to relations with Saudi Arabia as both are time tested friends. He added that brotherly ties between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia go back decades and those are getting stronger by every passing day.