منطقة الجوف-جامعة الجوف

In a step reflecting Jouf University's strategic direction toward expanding its partnerships with national institutions and strengthening collaboration between academic institutions and specialized sectors, the University signed a Memorandum of Cooperation with the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA). The agreement aims to establish joint areas of cooperation in scientific research, training, knowledge exchange, and scientific consultation, while creating new opportunities for research and applied collaboration. It also seeks to maximize the utilization of both parties' scientific and technical capabilities, contributing to national priorities and supporting the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030.

The agreement was signed by the President of Jouf University, Prof. Dr. Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Shaya, and the Chief Executive Officer of the Saudi Food and Drug Authority, H.E. Prof. Dr. Hisham bin Saad Al-Jadhey. The signing reflects the shared commitment of both institutions to strengthening institutional partnerships, integrating scientific, research, and training efforts, and opening new avenues of cooperation in areas of mutual interest.

This agreement demonstrates Jouf University's commitment to reinforcing its role as an academic and research institution dedicated to generating and applying knowledge and aligning educational and research outcomes with the needs of national sectors. Through high-impact partnerships, the University seeks to facilitate the exchange of expertise, develop human capabilities, and create broader opportunities for researchers and students to benefit from specialized knowledge and professional experience.

On this occasion, the University President, Prof. Dr. Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Shaya, emphasized that strategic partnerships with national institutions constitute a fundamental pillar of the University's efforts to maximize the impact of education, scientific research, and innovation while strengthening its contribution to national development. He noted that cooperation with the Saudi Food and Drug Authority opens promising opportunities for integrating scientific and specialized expertise, expanding research and training opportunities, and enabling students and researchers to benefit from professional and practical environments. These efforts contribute to preparing qualified national talent and translating knowledge into practices and outcomes that deliver sustainable impact.

The areas of cooperation include exchanging data and statistics through available channels, providing advisory services and scientific consultation, and supporting joint research and studies. The agreement also promotes the exchange of scientific and practical expertise and the transfer of technical and professional knowledge through specialized courses, workshops, and training forums. Furthermore, it encourages mutual participation in conferences, seminars, exhibitions, training programs, and scientific and specialized events.

The agreement also encompasses support for applied scientific research and national capacity building through cooperation with postgraduate students across the University's colleges in developing research proposals related to the Authority's areas of work. It further includes contributing to cooperative training programs for University students and collaborating on the preparation and publication of scientific and research materials. These initiatives aim to strengthen the connection between academic knowledge and professional practice while expanding opportunities to develop technical skills and research and applied expertise.

Cooperation also extends to participation in awareness campaigns and scientific events, as well as collaboration in the designation of the other party's laboratories in the fields of reference laboratories and conformity assessment. The agreement additionally provides for cooperation in other areas mutually agreed upon by both parties, allowing for the development of future collaborative initiatives that respond to shared needs and make effective use of available capabilities and expertise.

This agreement reaffirms Jouf University's continued commitment to building effective national partnerships that go beyond the exchange of expertise to encompass knowledge creation, talent development, and enhanced research and community impact. Guided by its strategic direction toward deeper integration with national sectors, the University remains dedicated to advancing the research, innovation, and training ecosystem, strengthening its role in supporting sustainable development and contributing to the achievement of Saudi Vision 2030.