On March 31, 2021, Hassan Costello and Dr. Sayyed Rashid Ali Shah conducted an in-service teacher training webinar, attended by 145 participants. The webinar, a collaborative effort with the Ministry of Education in Asir and Rijal Alma, focused on "IELTS Listening and Speaking" and "IELTS Preparation: Reading & Writing". The training provided male and female teachers with a deeper understanding of the exam structure, imparting exam-specific tips and strategies for answering various question types.

On March 31, 2021, the Women's Scientific Research Committee organized a webinar titled "Empowering Researchers & EFL Learners Through Digital Literacy". The insightful session was presented by Dr. Amal Metwally, Head of the Scientific Research Committee, with a focus on the critical role digital tools play in empowering researchers and English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners.

On March 29, 2021, Dean Abdullah Al-Melhi of the Faculty of Languages and Translation was awarded a plaque of appreciation from His Excellency Falleh Al-Solamy, President of King Khalid University. This recognition was in acknowledgment of Dean Al-Melhi's dedicated efforts and contributions in his capacity as Editor-in-Chief of the Saudi Journal of Language Studies. The commendation ceremony was supported by the Vice President of Higher Studies & Scientific Research, Dr. Hamad Al-Garni, Supervisor of the Scientific Journals & Societies Unit (SJSU), Dr.

On March 21, 2021, nearly 500 eager attendees joined Dr. Sheila Simpkins for an informative webinar that delved into the intricacies of modern teaching methodologies. The online training, hosted in conjunction with the Ministry of Education Directorate in the Asir region and Rijal Alma, focused on a progressive approach to course design known as the "Backwards Model."

On March 23, 2021, the Faculty of Languages and Translation hosted a webinar titled 'Professional Job Skills', led by Mr. Javed Ahmed. The session, facilitated by Dr. Abdulrahman Almosa, Vice Dean for Academic Development & Quality, and supported by Mr. Mohsin Khan, E-Learning Supervisor, aimed to prepare the upperclassmen and alumni of the Bachelor of Arts in English program for the evolving expectations of today's professional environments.

On March 24, 2021, the Language Research Center hosted a webinar led by Dr. Eyhab Bader Eddin, focusing on research areas within translation studies. The event, titled "Areas and Themes in Translation Studies: A Lantern Shone into the Dark Maze of Tunnels, Excavated by Translation Students and Researchers," catered primarily to students of translation studies and research enthusiasts in the field.

On March 24, 2021, the Scientific Research Committee hosted a webinar, "Your Guide for MA Studying," featuring three post-graduate students - Ms. Warda Saad, Ms. Fatemah Abdulaziz, and Ms. Alaa Salem. They offered valuable insights and guidance for undergraduate students interested in pursuing Master's degrees.

Ms. Warda Saad, the first speaker, opened the session by challenging the attendees to consider their academic goals. She outlined the following objectives:

On March 14, 2021, faculty members from the Faculty of Languages and Translation were honored to attend an award ceremony at the General Directorate of Education in Asir. During the ceremony, the Vice Dean for Academic Development & Quality, Dr. Abdulrahman Almosa, received several appreciation plaques acknowledging the effective management and execution of the first-ever series of in-service EFL teacher training webinars for over 500 educators in the Asir Public School System.

In a webinar convened by the Language Research Center on March 10, 2021, Dr. Shazia Tabassum shed light on the topic of "Lexical Borrowing: French Loan Words into English." The session revolved around the enrichment of the English language lexicon through borrowing from other languages.

The Deanship of E-Learning recently held a two-day training course entitled "Applying the Quality Matters Rubric Workshop (Virtual)," under the watchful eye of E-Learning Supervisor, Mohsin Khan. Holistic support for the event was provided by Ms. Safa Al-Shehri and Mr. Abdullah Zubain of the Deanship of E-Learning.

The Quality Matters (QM) Rubric offers participants a robust introduction to best practices, principles of instructional design, and research-based design for online and hybrid courses, all aimed at ensuring quality assurance.