In November 2021, the National eLearning Center (NELC) granted Mohsin Raza Khan a certificate of appreciation for his exemplary work in reviewing a course on the FutureX learning management system. The FutureX platform, launched in October 2021, seeks to unite institutions across the Kingdom in a collective effort to advance the human capital development goals outlined in Vision 2030.
Dr. Ahlullah Siddiqui S/O Mohammad Urwatullah Siddiqui was born on February 24, 1973, to a noble and humble family in Allahabad, UP, India. He died of cardiac arrest on December 9, 2021, in Abha, KSA, at the age of 48 years. He is survived by his wife, three daughters, and a son. His eldest child is a 17-year-old daughter, and all his kids are schoolgoers. Dr. Siddiqui obtained his primary, secondary, and university education from reputed institutions. Since his school days, he was found to be a possessor of certain distinctive traits uncommon among his classmates.
On November 29, 2021, Dr. Mazeegha Al-Tale' helmed a training webinar for both undergraduate and graduate programs within the Faculty of Languages and Translation. The session, aptly titled 'Designing CLOs for EFL Courses', was attended by approximately 35 course coordinators and instructors from various campuses.
On November 27, 2021, Dr. Abdulwahid Al Zumor directed a training webinar for undergraduate and graduate programs within the Faculty of Languages and Translation. The event, titled 'Course Learning Outcomes', drew a crowd of approximately 55 course coordinators and instructors from various campuses.
Ph.D. candidate, Mr. Mohammed Abuzaifah, provided a thorough exploration of the topic "Language and Gender: A Bilingual Perspective" in a webinar hosted by the Language Research Center on November 24, 2021. The presentation primarily focused on exploring the distinctive ways in which different genders use the English and Arabic languages.
During a training session on academic writing and writing style held on November 23, 2021, Dr. Nada Alqarni provided an in-depth analysis of the essentials of academic writing. The session began with an overview of academic writing style and its significance in effectively conveying complex ideas.
In anticipation of International Volunteer Day on December 5, 2021, Dr. Siham Alhaidar, Dean of the College of Sciences and Arts at Rijal Almaa, conducted a webinar on November 21, 2021. Titled "The Impact of Voluntary Work in Improving Human Capabilities: Chances and Experiences", the seminar was attended by 90 students. The event aimed to demonstrate how volunteering in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia offers opportunities to grow into valuable societal contributors, while fostering personal development and competence. The webinar was coordinated by Dr.
On November 21, 2021, the English Club, in collaboration with the Guidance and Counselling Unit, hosted a workshop titled 'How to Prepare for an Examination (Essentials and Strategies)' facilitated by Javed Ahmed. The workshop attracted nearly 20 participants and aimed to demonstrate how students could take control of their study time for optimal productivity using the Knowledge, Question, Read, Recall, and Review (KQ3) strategy.
On November 17, 2021, the Scientific Research Committee hosted a webinar titled "Capturing the Emotional Experiences of English as a Foreign Language University Teachers: A Critical Perspective." The session was presented by Dr. Eman Alzaanin, an Assistant Professor in Applied Linguistics at the Faculty of Languages and Translation, King Khalid University, Abha.
On November 17, 2021, the Language Research Center organized a webinar during which Dr. Shadma Iffat Rahmatullah presented her current research study titled "Are We Ready for Mainstreaming in EFL Classrooms? An Overview of Study".
