On April 13, 2016, the Faculty of Languages and Translation hosted a riveting debate competition, delving into the topic, "Excessive Use of Technology has Paralyzed Humans in Many Ways." The vibrant discourse saw Muhammad Salem Ashahri, Abdur Rahim Mohammad Ali, Mohammad Aweed Al Amari, Mohammad Ali Al-Qahtani, and Abdullah Ali Al-Qahtani arguing in favor of the motion. Their nuanced stance was not anti-technology, rather against its excessive use, a distinction they emphasized throughout the debate.

At a seminar organized by the Language Research Center on April 11, 2016, Dr. Mohammad Osman illuminated his innovative approach to teaching English as a foreign language. Focusing on the power of short stories as a learning tool, Dr. Osman's engaging presentation, titled "Short Stories – Source of Learning English as a Foreign Language," spotlighted the pedagogical potential of this often-overlooked medium.

On March 28, 2016, an enlightening seminar was orchestrated by the Language Research Center, featuring Dr. Nisar Ahmed Koka as the keynote speaker. He captivated the audience with his intriguing research paper, titled "Cross-Cultural Communication and Subsequent Diffusion of Loanwords," casting a spotlight on the linguistic fusion between Arabic and Kashmiri languages.

In an auspicious gathering echoing with intellectual discourse, His Excellency Professor Abdulrahman bin Hamad Al Dawood, the esteemed President of King Khalid University, inaugurated the maiden Scientific Forum, a first of its kind in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This highly anticipated event, spanning over two days, was held at the male campus's central auditorium and the theater in Abha, situated off King Abdullah Road.

In a riveting seminar organized by the Language Research Center of King Khalid University on February 29, 2016, Mr. Erich Beer, a seasoned educator, unveiled insights from his deep well of teaching experiences. The crux of his presentation, titled "English-teaching-related Application of Microsoft Excel, Blackboard, and WhatsApp," revolved around the strategic utilization of technology to enhance English language instruction.

On February 15, 2016, the Language Research Center of King Khalid University hosted a captivating seminar featuring Dr. Fahad Otaif, Vice Dean of Academic Development and Quality. Dr. Otaif shed light on a critical aspect of media discourse in his thought-provoking presentation titled "Metaphorical Framing of Media Discourse and the Representation of the Other: A Corpus-based Critical Discourse Analysis of Metaphors in the Press Discourse."

The Faculty of Languages and Translation at King Khalid University rolled out the red carpet for its newest members on February 10, 2016, with a bespoke Student Orientation Program. The event was further elevated by the esteemed presence of Dr. Abdullah Al-Melhi, Dean of the Faculty, who donned dual roles as both a presenter and the chief guest.

King Khalid University's Language Research Center played host to an engaging seminar on February 10, 2016, featuring a presentation by the esteemed Dr. Mohammed Assiri, Vice Dean of Academic Development and Quality. Dr. Assiri illuminated the audience with his incisive talk titled, "Test Taking Strategy Use on the Reading Section of the TOEFL iBT: A Study of Arab ESL Learners."

Following the successful execution of the innovative "E-Learning Awareness Campaign," significant recognition was given to several dedicated teachers whose contributions were instrumental to the campaign. These educators, with their unyielding commitment to digital education, included Mr. Muhammed Kamaluddin, Mr. Ali Al-Amri, Mr. Jawed Ahmed, Mr. Rizwan Gani, Dr. Asif Ishafaq, Mr. Md Mazharul Islam, Mr. Md Sirajul Islam, Mr. Salahuddin, Mr. Md Mahmudul Haque, and Mr. Fazal Malik.

Under the auspices of Dean Dr. Abdullah Al-Melhi, the E-Learning Unit at the Faculty embarked on an innovative initiative, the “E-Learning Awareness Campaign.” The campaign, which ran from Sunday, January 31st, 2016 to Thursday, February 4th, 2016, was targeted primarily at level 1 students, aiming to guide them into the digital realm of learning.