On the last days, H.E. Prof. Dr. Suliman Aba Al-Khail, Rector of Al-Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University and President the Executive Council of the Federation of Universities of Islamic World (FUIW) and President of Islamic Virtual University , inaugurated the 18th regular meeting of the executive council of FUIW at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, JOHOR BAHRU, Federation of Malaysia.
Starting the meeting, Professor Dato' Seri Dr Zaini Ujang, UTM Vice Chancellor, welcomed the delegates of the FUIW member universities and expressed about his proud to host such a unique meeting at UTM venue.
Speaking to the delegates, Dr. Aba Al-Khail acknowledged the bold steps taken by the council to improve the federation and expand the cooperation fields amongst all members whether in research, academic or studies.
Dr. Aba Al-Khail thanked Dr. Abdulaziz Othman At-Twajri, Secretary General of the FUIW and Director General of the Islamic Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ISESCO), for his continuous efforts to bring success and distinction to the works and activities of the federation.
On the agenda of the meeting, delegates were deeply discussed the report of the general secretary of the federation on the activities of the previous session; and the financial report of the federation, and the draft action plan and budget for the next session.
Additionally, a wide consideration for the project of the Islamic Virtual University (IVU) was paid, especially the recommendations of the meetings of the various committees of the university. Due care has been paid to the final touches to launch the project, as the delegates were approved the formation of the trusteeship council of IVU for the next years.
Concluding their meeting, the delegates of the member universities were praised HH Dr. Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al-Qassimi, Amir of Sharjah Emirate, UAE, for his staunch support and assistance to the IVU project. Dr. Aba Al-Khail has handed out momentums to UTM Vice Chancellor and FUIW Secretary General.