The Scientific Council at Sulaiman Alrajhi University held its first meeting of the 2025–2026 academic year, chaired by Prof. Sulaiman Abdullah Al Sagaby, at the University's premises, in a step reflecting the University's direction towards strengthening the governance of academic and research work. The Scientific Council is one of the University's principal institutional pillars, exercising its functions in accordance with the powers granted by the Council of University Affairs and the regulations governing private universities and colleges, thereby contributing to the achievement of the University's vision and mission, supporting the research and innovation system, and raising the level of academic performance. The Council members commended this distinctive initiative, praising the University's distinguished academic reputation and the high quality of its educational and research outputs, and affirming that the establishment of the Scientific Council represents a strategic step that strengthens the University's journey and supports its competitiveness at both the local and international levels. During the meeting, the Council discussed a set of strategic topics related to developing the academic and research system in a way that supports the University's direction towards institutional excellence and consolidates its role in developing the educational and research environment. The meeting featured rich academic discussions and distinctive contributions from the Council members, which reflected the diversity of their academic and administrative experience and helped to enrich the proposals and strengthen the University's direction towards building an advanced and sustainable academic environment.
