From Building Awareness to Strengthening National Resilience: Jouf University Promotes Intellectual Awareness and Reinforces Social Responsibility Through a Scientific Symposium Entitled “Intellectual Security: A Shared Social Responsibility”
Reflecting Jouf University’s commitment to promoting intellectual security, fostering the values of moderation, awareness, and social responsibility, and strengthening its educational and awareness-raising role in building a conscious and cohesive society, the University, represented by the Intellectual Awareness Department, in collaboration with the College of Sharia and Law, organized a scientific symposium entitled “Intellectual Security: A Shared Social Responsibility.” The symposium was held under the patronage and in the presence of the University President, Prof. Dr. Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Shaya’, with the participation of a distinguished group of specialists. The event formed part of the University’s ongoing efforts to foster intellectual awareness, promote national values, and reinforce the principle of shared responsibility in safeguarding societal security and stability.
During the symposium, the University President delivered a speech emphasizing Jouf University’s commitment to intellectual awareness and its dedication to supporting scientific and educational initiatives and programs that promote moderate thinking, uphold deeply rooted values and national identity, and enhance awareness among students and University personnel. He highlighted that these efforts stem from the University’s educational and social responsibilities and its role in preparing informed generations who recognize their responsibilities toward their religion, nation, and society.
The symposium further reflected the University’s strategic direction toward integrating its academic, educational, and community engagement roles while leveraging scientific knowledge and specialized expertise to address intellectual issues related to societal security. These efforts contribute to strengthening awareness of rights, duties, and responsibilities, cultivating the values of responsible citizenship, and reinforcing the University’s contribution to social cohesion and intellectual resilience.
The symposium featured three complementary scientific sessions addressing “Intellectual Security from the Perspective of Islamic Sharia: Foundations and Objectives,” “Legal Protection of Intellectual Security: Rights, Duties, and Responsibilities,” and “Social Responsibility: From Individual Awareness to National Resilience.” The sessions featured Dr. Ali bin A’il Al-Amir, Dr. Abdullah bin Assaf Al-Sharari, and Dr. Adeeb bin Obaid Al-Suhaimi. Discussions highlighted the Islamic, legal, and societal dimensions of intellectual security, emphasizing the importance of coordinated efforts in fostering awareness and strengthening preventive measures against intellectual threats.
At the conclusion of the symposium, the University President honored the participating speakers in recognition of their valuable academic contributions and their role in enriching the discussions, as well as their efforts to advance awareness of intellectual security and social responsibility.
Through organizing this symposium, Jouf University reaffirms its commitment to advancing knowledge, promoting societal awareness, and fostering a university environment grounded in moderation, national belonging, and responsibility. These efforts further strengthen the University’s role in human development and community advancement, in alignment with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030.
