Committees

1. Academic and Research Affairs Committee

The Academic and Research Affairs Committee was reformed as a constituent committee emanating from the Board based on the approval of the Board of Trustees in its session No. (17), which was held on 21/11/1445H, corresponding to 29/05/2024. It is an advisory committee to the Board, responsible for assisting the Board in supervising IAU academic and research tasks as well strategic priorities. The role of the chairperson of the committee is to follow up on the education and research activities, along with submitting periodic recommendations to the Board for achieving the highest quality of the university’s academic programs for both undergraduate and postgraduate education in a manner that increases the effectiveness research sector and encourages purposeful experimentation with publicizing knowledge and information. The committee submits regular reports to the council and sets a framework for recommendations regarding issues of policies, quality, and financing for study and approval by the Board. Members of the committee include: -

1. Dr. Zuhair Salah Omar Abduljabbar- Member of the Board and Chairman of the Committee
2. His Excellency Dr. Saad Mohammed Saad Alhareky - Member of the Board as a member
3. Dr. Sahel Bin Nashaat Abdel-Gawad - Member of the Board as a member
4. Vice President for Academic Affairs - Member of the Board Member
5. Vice President for Postgraduate Studies and Scientific Research - as a member
6. Dr. Abdulhakim Abdulrahman Almajed - as an external member
7. Bashayar Mutlaq Naser ALdoyhe - Secretary of the Committee

2. Nominations and Remunerations Committee

The nominations and Remunerations Committee was reformed as a constituent committee emanating from the Board based on the approval of the Board of Trustees in its session No. (17), which was held on 21/11/1445H, corresponding to 29/05/2024.

The Committee's scope concerns recommending nominees and proposing rewards that will be passed to the Board as per the terms of reference and tasks, according to specific criteria and benchmarks which will support the Board in accordance with the principles of governance. Thus, the Board will ensure the development of the institutional system to be an objective and transparent system to make a qualitative leap in terms of procedures and mechanisms for nominations and rewards at IAU. Members of the committee include: -

1. 2. His Excellency Dr. Saad Mohammed Saad Alhareky - Member of the Board and Chairman of the Committee
2. Dr. Zuhair Salah Omar Abduljabbar - Member of the Board as a member
3. Dr. Noha Abdullatif Almulla  - Secretary of the Committee
4. Dr. Sahel Nashaat Abdel-Gawad - Member of the Board as a member
5. Dr. Nuhad Abdullah Al-Omair - Member of the Board as a member
6. Ruba Sulaiman Alowaid - Secretary of the Committee

3. Audit Committee:

The audit Committee was reformed as a constituent committee emanating from the IAU Board of Trustees based on its approval in its No. (17), which was held on 21/11/1445H, corresponding to 29/05/2024. This committee is concerns with studying the relevant reports referred to it by the Board, including reports on the implementation of the university’s strategic plans for the academic, scholarly, administrative, and financial aspects, as well as its KPIs and improvement plans. The verification of the efficiency and effectiveness of governance, risk management, internal control, safety, accuracy and reliability of financial reports, the efficiency and effectiveness of audit work, the independency of external and internal reviewers, compliance with laws, regulations, and instructions too, for submission of the recommendations to the Board. Members of the committee includes: -

1. His Excellency Dr. Abdulaziz Qublan AL-Sarrani- Member of the Board and Chairman of the Committee
2. Eng. Ziyad Mohammed Alshiha- Member of the Board as a member
3. Dr. Ayth Ibrahim AlMubarak- as an external member
4. Mr. Mohammed Abdulaziz Alamer, Secretary of the Committee 
5. Mr. Abdulrahman Khalid Alkendi, Secretary of the Committee 

4. Investment Committee

 Investment Committee was reformed as a constituent committee emanating from the Board of Trustees based on its approval the session No. (17), which was held on 21/11/1445H, corresponding to 29/05/2024. It is a committee concerned with developing investment strategies and policies for developing the funds of the investment portfolio. It also reviews the investment strategies and policies regularly to ensure the suitability of changes in the external environment. The committee provides the Board with proposals for amendment to investment policies file along with recommendations. Members of the committee include: -

1. Eng. Ziyad Mohammed Alshiha - Member of the Board and Chairman of the Committee
2. Mr. Essam bin Abdul Qadir Al Muhaidib - Member of the Board as Member
3. Prof. Ibtisam Mohammad Al-Mathal - Secretary of the Board and Secretary of the Committee.
4. Dr. Nuhad Abdullah Al-Omair - Member of the Board as a member
5. Mr. Abdulrahman Khalid Alkendi, Secretary of the Committee 

5. Transformation and Development

Transformation and Development Committee was formed as a constituent committee emanating from the Board of Trustees based on its approval the session No. (17), which was held on 21/11/1445H, corresponding to 29/05/2024. It is a committee concerned with studying the strategic and model transformation process of the university into the new university system. It is responsible for developing a systematic plan (roadmap) academically, administratively, and research-wise, aiming to elevate the university to higher levels and achieve a distinguished leadership position locally and internationally, in line with the developmental and transformative achievements in the Kingdom across various fields, according to Vision 2030. The committee is also concerned with studying the university's organizational structure, enhancing scientific research, innovation, digital transformation, technological advancement, and institutional identity. Additionally, it reviews the strategic plans, policies, performance indicators, vision, and mission, as well as strengthening the role of globalization and international partnerships, preparing reports to be submitted to the Board of Trustees. Members of the committee includes: 

1. Dr. Sahel Nashaat Abdel-Gawad - Member of the Board and Chairman of the Committee
2. His Excellency Dr. Abdulaziz Qublan AL-Sarrani - Member of the Board as a member
3. Dr. Nuhad Abdullah Al-Omair - Member of the Board as a member
4. Dr. Omar bin Abdul-Qader Al-Suwailem - as an external member
5. Ruba Sulaiman Alowaid  - Secretary of the Committee