Organized and coordinated by the PR Department at Majmaah University, the eighty-eighth 88th national day celebration was held by the university in the presence of His Excellency the Governor of Majmaah Governorate Prince Abdurrahman Al-Saud, Secretary-General of the Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition Lieutenant General. Abdulelah bin Othman Al-Saleh, as well as the regions heads, a number of directors of public institutions, faculty and staff members at the University and people of the city.
With the vice-rectors and deans, Dr. Khalid Al-Muqrin- the University Rector- received the Prince who was then escorted to the front seat. The celebration began with the royal anthem of the country followed by a Quranic recitation.
Majmaah University Rector gave a speech in which he welcomed the Prince, thanking him for honoring the university by attending such a remarkable event and all the attendees who gave part of their valuable time to commemorate such a memorable occasion.
Dr. Al- Muqrin said “I deeply appreciate the everlasting care and ongoing support by King Salman bin Abdul-Aziz and his crown prince, Prince Muhammad Bin Nayef and the deputy-crown prince, Prince Muhammad bin Salman as well as the Saudi government for education in the country in general and the University of Majmaah in particular, which has influenced education positively and contributed to the development of our communities”.
“Therefore, in order to appreciate such generosity and good-heartedness, we should be good citizens, protecting the country as a whole from extremism or tribal prejudices and adhering to unity which in turns brings about development and modernity.” He continued.
Dr. Al-Muqrin then warned students, “please my sons and daughters, be aware of extremist ideas, radical and evil ideologies that have plunged countries around us into chaos and insecurity. Those ideologies are definitely alien to Islam, which stresses peace and prosperity.”
The rector said in his speech that one of the main objectives of the university is to provide various services to the community, primary among which is raising awareness in different fields and improving the education process together with spreading good culture, ideas and model behavior as well as warning the next generation of extremist ideology that could destroy them along with their country.
In its attempts to propagate sound and moderate ideology, the University has hosted dignitaries and celebrities to talk about national unity and highlight the importance of belonging.
“The role of the university is not only linked to an occasion or a place. Rather, we strive in our departments, lectures, programs and activities to promote these values by highlighting the achievements of the country and the support of the citizens”, Dr. Muqrin added.
Concluding his speech, Dr. Al-Muqrin prayed the Almighty to protect the country and bless it with prosperity, peace and security as well as help the people to be supportive and obedient to their leadership in their contribution to peace and security.
Then the rector thanked the attendees and the administrators of the event.
A presentation was then showed entitled “University Achievements” presenting the successes and accomplishments of the University in various fields including some alumnus who joined public service to participate in the building of the country.