Obituary: Dr. Khaled Abu Melha
Dr. Khaled Abu Melha, born on February 15, 1970, passed away at the beginning of December 2022. He was a respected academic and dedicated educator who made significant contributions to the field of translation, specifically at King Khalid University's Faculty of Languages and Translation.
Dr. Abu Melha obtained his BA in translation from Imam Mohammad ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU), Abha branch, in July 1994 before starting his first career as a teaching assistant in September of the same year. He later went on to obtain his MA and Ph.D. in Translation from Durham University, UK, in December 1998 and March 2004, respectively.
Throughout his career, Dr. Abu Melha held various administrative positions, including Vice Dean of the Faculty of Languages & Translation, Chair of the Translation Department, and Director of the English Language Center. He was also an active member of several committees, including the University Standing Committee for Scholarship and Training, the Translation Committee, the Curriculum Committee, the Study Plans Committee, the English Department Timetable Committee, and the English Department Exams Committee.
In his tenure at King Khalid University, Dr. Abu Melha made significant contributions to the Faculty of Languages and Translation. His efforts in curriculum development and the implementation of cutting-edge teaching methods helped to enhance the quality of education for students. He was also actively involved in research and publication, contributing to the advancement of the field of translation. His dedication to the faculty and university will be greatly missed.
In addition to his administrative duties, Dr. Abu Melha was a respected researcher and presenter, participating in and attending several conferences in Saudi Arabia and the UK. He also taught a variety of translation courses in undergraduate and graduate programs.
Dr. Abu Melha will be remembered for his dedication to the field of translation and his commitment to educating the next generation of translators. He will be greatly missed by his family, friends, colleagues, and students. He was not only a respected academic but also a kind and humble person who always put others before himself. Dr. Abu Melha's passing is a great loss to the academic community, and he will be deeply missed.
