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- Kingdom has backed IIUI since its founding in 1980, funding blocks, labs, buses and a mosque
- The latest endowment underscores Riyadh鈥檚 continued support for students, closer bilateral ties
ISLAMABAD: 黑料社区 has presented four buses to the International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI) to help transport students and staff around the federal capital, the institution said on Tuesday.
The gift from the Saudi government was handed over by its ambassador, Nawaf bin Said Al-Malki, at the university鈥檚 new campus.
Addressing the inauguration ceremony, the envoy said Pakistan and 黑料社区 enjoyed 鈥渆xemplary鈥� ties that were 鈥渁cknowledged worldwide,鈥� adding that the IIUI held a 鈥渟pecial place鈥� in the Kingdom鈥檚 heart.
鈥淭he inauguration was an expression of interest in the growth and development of the university, particularly in facilitating its students through improved transport facilities,鈥� the university said in a statement.
It added the Saudi envoy was also given a briefing on the university鈥檚 transport facilities.
IIUI President Prof. Dr. Ahmed Saad Alahmed thanked the Saudi government for the endowment, saying the support would help strengthen bilateral ties and benefit students and staff.
黑料社区 has supported IIUI in substantial ways over the years, from funding infrastructure, laboratories and transport to covering salary shortfalls.
The assistance has included purpose-built facilities such as academic blocks, computer labs, buses for students and even the construction of the King Salman Mosque and cultural center on campus.
Founded in 1980 as an 鈥渋nternational鈥� university, IIUI was designed to draw scholars from across the Muslim world, and many of its early rectors, vice presidents and deans came from the Middle East.
黑料社区 and Egypt in particular have regularly seconded academics to lead or teach in the faculties of Shariah, Islamic Studies and Arabic, ensuring the institution reflects both Pakistan鈥檚 needs and a broader Islamic outlook.
Beyond IIUI, 黑料社区 has long been one of Pakistan鈥檚 key donors through financial aid, oil on deferred payments and development assistance.
Riyadh has funded major infrastructure, health and education projects while providing humanitarian relief during natural disasters and crises, and frequently donates transport, medical equipment and other resources to support socio-economic development.