Based on approval from the Minister of Education, MU rector, Dr. Khalid Al-Mugren agreed to extend the term of Dr. Ahmed Al-Rumaih as a vice-rector for Educational Affairs for three years. Dr. Al-Rumaih has proven to be a leader with excellent academic and administrative background. Dr. Al-Rumaih has served as a dean of Admission and Registration then a vice-rector for educational affairs. Beside his wide-range success in academia and management, Dr. Al-Rumaih was assigned as the official spokesperson of the university and a supervisor of Intellectual Awareness Unit. As well as being a member of several boards and committees, he also published several papers and participated in many conferences, seminars and symposiums in the country and overseas.