His Excellency Professor Dr. Abdullah bin Salman Al-Salman, Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees, inaugurated the exhibition organized by Al-Sharq Al-Arabi Colleges on Wednesday, 08/09/1447 AH, corresponding to 25/02/2026 AD, on the occasion of Foundation Day. The inauguration was attended by Their Excellencies the Deans of the Colleges, Vice Deans, and Advisors, along with a number of faculty members and administrators.
Coinciding with the first day of the holy month of Ramadan for the year 1447 AH, Issue (78) of "Ishraqa" newspaper was released, carrying within its pages the spirit and values of the blessed month. At the same time, it reflects a rapid academic momentum and qualitative achievements witnessed by Al-Sharq Al-Arabi Colleges on various levels.
His Excellency Professor Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed Al-Faisal, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Al-Sharq Al-Arabi Colleges, extended his sincerest congratulations and blessings to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and to His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister – may Allah protect them – on the occasion of the advent of the holy month of Ramadan. He prayed to Allah Almighty to grant them abundant health and well-being, to perpetuate the blessing of security and stability upon our beloved nation, and to bestow goodness and blessings upon the Arab and Islamic nations.
Al-Sharq Al-Arabi College of Law has signed a joint cooperation agreement with Basim Development and Investment Company, as part of the college's direction to expand its strategic partnerships to achieve integration between theoretical education and practical application.
The Arab East Colleges issued the seventy-sixth edition of its university newspaper “Ishraqah”, continuing its role as a media outlet that documents academic activity and sheds light on educational and research issues related to national and knowledge transformations.
The new issue was packed with news coverage and in-depth analyses, most notably the colleges' follow-up on the release of the Kingdom's 2026 budget. The newspaper addressed its implications for the education sector and its role in promoting scientific research and building human capital, through statements from a number of college leaders.
On the institutional front, the issue highlighted the signing of a cooperation agreement between the Arab East College of Law and the Federation of Saudi Chambers of Commerce, as a strategic step to enhance legal awareness and link academic outputs to the labor market, in line with the objectives of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030.
Ishraqah also highlighted the conclusion of the mock court competition with the participation of Saudi universities, stressing the importance of applied education in preparing law students and developing their professional skills in an experience that simulates real work environments.
In terms of studies and research, the issue included a presentation of several scientific papers, including a study on the role of organizational intelligence in improving administrative performance, another on the use of interactive educational software in public education, as well as research that addressed school governance, computational thinking, and early childhood education.
In the Knowledge section, the issue reviewed the book "Cybersecurity and its Impact on the Digital Economy," highlighting contemporary digital challenges. It also featured a special cultural section with an extensive interview with journalist and intellectual Abdullah Al-Kinani, discussing the role of university media and culture in building awareness.
This diversity in the content of issue (76) reflects Ishraqah newspaper's commitment to providing sound media material that combines news, analysis, research, and thought, thus enhancing its position among Saudi university newspapers and confirming the presence of the Arab East Colleges in the academic and media landscape.
To view the issue, please visit the following link:
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The activities of the Legal Governance Conference for the work of the Boards of Directors organised by the Arab East Colleges represented by the Faculty of Law, in partnership with the Riyadh Chamber at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Centre, concluded today, Wednesday, in the presence of a group of academics and specialists in law, administration and governance.
The conference began with the Royal Peace, followed by the speech of His Excellency the President of the Riyadh Chamber, M. Abdullah bin Abdulrahman Al-Obeikan welcomed the attendees, stressing the importance of this scientific event in supporting the legal and regulatory system of the boards of directors in the Kingdom.
Then the conference began with the first session chaired by His Excellency the Dean of the Arab East College of Law, Dr. Khalid bin Othman Al-Omeir, which was entitled The practical aspects of the legal governance of the work of the boards of directors. At the beginning of the session, Dr. Al-Omeir stressed that the conference is a scientific platform that combines the academic and practical aspect to exchange experiences on best practises in legal governance, pointing out that the implementation of governance is not only a regulatory option, but is a fundamental pillar for achieving integrity and enhancing the confidence of society and investors in national institutions.
Dr. Al-Omeir added that the Arab East Colleges seeks through this event to support the integration of education and practice, and develop research programs and scientific initiatives that enhance the role of law in raising the efficiency of boards of directors, stressing that the success of governance starts from a commitment to accountability and transparency, and extends to building a conscious and responsible institutional culture.
The first session, which was co-presented by H.E. Mr. Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Quwaiz, Chairman of the Capital Market Authority, and H.E. Eng. Abdullah bin Abdulrahman Al-Obeikan, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Riyadh Chamber, discussed the practical aspects of legal governance, and discussed the definition of governance and its importance for small and medium-sized enterprises, with a focus on ways to achieve it in emerging institutions. The speakers stressed that spreading the culture of governance contributes to the sustainability of companies and enhances their operational efficiency, especially in light of the current economic transformations.
The second session was attended by Dr. Fahad Al-Rifai, H.E. Dr. Khaled Al-Ruwais, H.E. Dr. Zabn Al-Zabban, H.E. Dr. Abdul Rahman Al-Saleh, and H.E. Prof. Dr. Nabil Al-Obeidi. They addressed the practical aspects of the legal governance of the boards of directors in the three sectors: governmental, private, and non-profit, where the speakers reviewed the most prominent regulatory frameworks and modern mechanisms for applying the principles of governance, while highlighting the role of transparency and disclosure in protecting the public interest and enhancing institutional trust. The session was chaired by H.E. Dr. Yasser Al-Surihi.
At the end of the conference, Dr. Khaled Al-Omeir, Dean of the Faculty of Law, on his behalf and on behalf of the employees of the Arab East Colleges, expressed his thanks and appreciation to the President of the Riyadh Chamber for their generous patronage of this conference and their continuous support for scientific and professional initiatives that serve the development of the legal environment in the Kingdom. He also expressed his thanks to the speakers and attendees for their scientific enrichment and contribution to the success of the event.
Al-Omeir stressed that the Arab East Colleges are continuing to organise more legal conferences and seminars that combine academic knowledge and practical application, in an effort to achieve sustainable development and enhance the status of legal education in the service of society and the labour market.
The Arab East College of Law signed a cooperation agreement with Ahmed Bin Mohammed Al-Ahmed Law Firm and Legal Consultations.
As part of the college's direction towards strengthening its institutional partnerships with professional bodies specializing in the legal field.
The college was represented in signing the agreement by His Excellency Dr. Khalid bin Othman Al-Omair, Dean of the College, who explained that this partnership comes in support of legal training programs, spreading legal awareness and culture, and exchanging academic and professional experiences, which contributes to developing the educational process, linking theoretical aspects with practical application, and enhancing community service..
The cooperation includes implementing joint training programs and launching quality projects that serve students and contribute to developing their professional skills and preparing them for the legal job market, in line with the requirements of the profession and the regulations in force in the Kingdom.
The college affirmed that this step falls within its strategic plan aimed at building effective partnerships with legal expertise firms, thereby enhancing the quality of educational outcomes, raising the level of professional competence of graduates, and supporting national development goals in the field of human capacity development..
This agreement embodies the Arab East College of Law's commitment to expanding cooperation with the professional sector and offering high-quality programs that contribute to preparing qualified legal professionals capable of effectively serving society and the justice sector.
The Legal Governance Conference for Boards of Directors, organized by the Arab East Colleges, represented by the College of Law, in partnership with the Riyadh Chamber of Commerce, concluded today, Wednesday, at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center, with the participation of a select group of academics and specialists in law, management, and governance.
The conference began with the Royal Anthem, followed by a speech from His Excellency the Chairman of the Riyadh Chamber, Eng. Abdullah bin Abdul Rahman Al-Obaikan, who welcomed the attendees and emphasized the importance of this scientific event in supporting the legal and regulatory framework for boards of directors in the Kingdom.
The conference then commenced with its first session, chaired by His Excellency Dr. Khalid bin Othman Al-Omair, Dean of the Arab East College of Law. The session, titled "Practical Aspects of Legal Governance for Boards of Directors," began with Dr. Al-Omair emphasizing that the conference serves as a scientific platform, bridging the academic and practical aspects of exchanging expertise on best practices in legal governance. He further noted that implementing governance is not merely an organizational choice, but a fundamental pillar for achieving integrity and enhancing public and investor confidence in national institutions.
Dr. Al-Omair added that the Arab East Colleges seek, through this event, to support the integration between education and practice, and to develop research programs and scientific initiatives that enhance the role of law in raising the efficiency of boards of directors, stressing that the success of governance begins with a commitment to accountability and transparency, and extends to include building a conscious and responsible institutional culture.
The first session, co-presented by His Excellency Mr. Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Quwaiz, Chairman of the Capital Market Authority, and His Excellency Engineer Abdullah bin Abdulrahman Al-Obaikan, Chairman of the Riyadh Chamber of Commerce, discussed the practical aspects of legal governance. It addressed the definition of governance and its importance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with a focus on how to implement it in emerging institutions. The speakers emphasized that promoting a culture of governance contributes to the sustainability of companies and enhances their operational efficiency, particularly in light of current economic transformations.
The second session, which included Dr. Fahd Al-Rifai, Dr. Khalid Al-Ruwaiss, Dr. Zaben Al-Zaben, Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Saleh, and Professor Dr. Nabil Al-Obaidi, addressed the practical aspects of legal governance for boards of directors in the three sectors: governmental, private, and non-profit. The speakers reviewed the most prominent regulatory frameworks and modern mechanisms for implementing governance principles, highlighting the role of transparency and disclosure in protecting the public interest and enhancing institutional trust. The session was chaired by Dr. Yasser Al-Suraihi.
At the conclusion of the conference, Dr. Khalid Al-Omair, Dean of the College of Law, on behalf of himself and the faculty of the Arab East Colleges, expressed his deepest gratitude and appreciation to the Chairman of the Riyadh Chamber of Commerce for their generous sponsorship of the conference and their ongoing support for scientific and professional initiatives that contribute to the development of the legal environment in the Kingdom. He also thanked the speakers and attendees for their valuable contributions and their role in the success of the event.
Al-Omair affirmed that the Arab East Colleges are committed to organizing more legal conferences and seminars that combine academic knowledge with practical application, striving to achieve sustainable development and enhance the role of legal education in serving society and the labor market.