Jouf University and Naqaa Association Launch Awareness Partnership to Combat Smoking at the Global Health Forum in Riyadh

Jouf University, represented by its College of Dentistry, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Naqaa Charity Association for Combating Smoking, as part of the activities of the 2025 Global Health Forum held in Riyadh, with the participation of a distinguished group of academic and healthcare institutions.

The MoU aims to establish a healthy, tobacco-free university environment and to strengthen cooperation between both parties in the fields of health awareness, scientific research, and community initiatives, contributing to achieving the objectives of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, particularly in enhancing quality of life and promoting public health.

The signing of the MoU was supported and enabled by His Excellency, the President of Jouf University, Prof. Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Shaya. The Dean of the College of Dentistry, Dr. Hamoud bin Ali Al-Qarni, emphasized that this collaboration is an extension of the university’s ongoing efforts to serve the community and raise health awareness among its staff, students, and the broader Al-Jouf community.

The MoU includes implementing awareness and training programs, conducting joint scientific research, and organizing field campaigns targeting university students and the local community to promote a healthy, smoke-free lifestyle.