Speech of His Excellency the University President

Waqf has a role in achieving the goodness of the nation, as it is a continuous charity. Through Waqf, mosques and educational institutes were established, then comprehensive schools and then ancient universities, and through it, homes were built and alms were distributed to the poor and needy. Waqf has remained effective for hundreds of years and has remained a strong and stable system for managing wealth due to the ease of its application and the flexibility of the objectives from which it is launched and works to serve all segments of society. This system has remained closely linked to various aspects of social, economic and political life, in addition to its close connection to spiritual and moral aspects. Therefore, Islamic Waqf is one of the most important systems that have contributed to achieving the general objectives of Sharia because it preserves the five necessities. When the endowment becomes part of the culture and life of society and penetrates all aspects of life, it will undoubtedly enjoy creativity, innovation and renewal. When the endowment is a field for competition in good deeds and providing the needs of the segments of society, we will read endowment innovations that history will record with pride and honor. When we see the endower secure about the money he endowed and ensure its preservation and continuity, we will see new endowments that reduce the burdens on the state and serve society.

Message from the Secretary-General of the Endowments of Al-Baha University

I am pleased to welcome you to the General Secretariat of Endowments at Al-Baha University, which serves as a cornerstone for achieving the university’s financial sustainability, enhancing its role in community service, and supporting its academic and developmental mission.

Endowments play a pivotal role in supporting education, scientific research, and innovation, contributing effectively to the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030, particularly in financial sustainability and diversifying funding sources. In line with this vision, the university’s endowments strive to establish a pioneering and sustainable endowment model based on best practices in endowment asset management and investment development, ensuring a lasting impact that supports the university’s academic and community mission.

In this regard, I extend my sincere appreciation and gratitude to Dr. Mutair Al-Zahrani and Dr. Hani Alothaid for their significant efforts during their tenure as Secretary-General of the university’s endowments. Their contributions in laying the foundation for these endowments and reinforcing their organizational and investment framework have greatly impacted the progress toward sustainability and growth. We deeply appreciate their dedicated efforts.

I also extend my heartfelt thanks and appreciation to all current and former members of the university’s endowments team, who have worked tirelessly to strengthen the endowments and achieve their strategic objectives. Additionally, I acknowledge the contributions of all individuals, organizations, and partners who have supported the university’s endowment efforts. Their dedication, hard work, and financial and moral support have played a crucial role in accomplishing many achievements that we take pride in today.

As we continue to enhance and develop the endowments, we highly value the unwavering support provided by Al-Baha University, led by His Excellency the University President and Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Professor Abdullah Al-Hussein. His continuous support and insightful guidance have had a profound impact on enabling the endowments to achieve their goals and expand their operations, reinforcing their position as a strategic source for the university’s financial sustainability and its developmental role.

At the university’s endowments, we remain committed to expanding collaboration with various government, private, and nonprofit sectors to launch innovative initiatives that maximize the impact of endowments and enable them to fulfill their noble mission, ultimately benefiting the university’s students and the broader community.

In conclusion, we ask Allah for guidance and success, and we invite everyone to contribute to supporting the university’s endowments so that we may all be partners in realizing its developmental mission, praying that these efforts be counted as good deeds for all involved