Jouf University held its annual Eid Al-Adha celebration for its staff for the year 1446 AH, under the patronage and presence of His Excellency the University President, Prof. Dr. Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Shaya. The event was attended by the university’s vice presidents, deans of colleges and supporting deanships, faculty members, and administrative staff. The festive atmosphere reflected a spirit of warmth, appreciation, and institutional belonging, underscoring the university’s commitment to instilling authentic Islamic values and fostering human connection among its members. The celebration also supports the creation of a positive and productive work environment, promotes principles of unity and mutual respect, and contributes to one of the core pillars of Jouf University’s strategic plan — the development of distinguished human capital and the encouragement of teamwork.
In his address on this occasion, His Excellency the University President, Prof. Dr. Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Shaya, extended, on behalf of himself and all university employees, heartfelt congratulations and blessings to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and His Royal Highness Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz — may Allah protect them — on the occasion of Eid Al-Adha and the remarkable success of the Hajj season for the year 1446 AH. He affirmed that this success reflects the Kingdom’s great care and dedication to serving the guests of Allah and is a direct outcome of the ambitious vision led by the wise leadership across all sectors, especially in serving the Two Holy Mosques and ensuring the highest standards of organization and safety for pilgrims.
Prof. Al-Shaya emphasized that the exceptional organization and comprehensive services witnessed during this year’s Hajj season are a result of the substantial empowerment provided by the leadership to all sectors, ensuring the comfort and safety of pilgrims. He praised the unified national efforts that embodied the highest levels of dedication and sincerity in serving the Two Holy Mosques, representing one of the shining achievements of Saudi Vision 2030.
He also expressed his sincere appreciation to the Deanship of Student Affairs for overseeing the university students’ participation in serving the pilgrims during this year’s Hajj season. Through the Scout team and health teams, the students presented an outstanding and distinguished model of service, crowned by winning more than 47 diverse awards. He further extended his gratitude to the colleges that supported these unique contributions by preparing and empowering their students, who served as excellent ambassadors for Jouf University.
Prof. Al-Shaya stressed that this celebration, along with the accompanying fraternal gatherings, embodies the values that the university seeks to embed within its work environment. It contributes to motivating productivity and reinforcing a culture of belonging and integration, in alignment with the strategic objectives of Jouf University and Vision 2030, aimed at creating an environment that inspires creativity and innovation, thereby advancing institutional excellence and improving academic performance.
At the conclusion of the ceremony, university staff exchanged Eid Al-Adha greetings in an atmosphere filled with camaraderie and team spirit. This reinforced the university's commitment to fostering a motivating work environment and building strong interpersonal connections among its members — all of which enhance effective institutional performance.
They prayed to Almighty Allah to return this blessed occasion upon the leadership, the nation, and the Arab and Islamic nations with goodness, prosperity, and blessings.
