Islamabad: The International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI) inaugurated new computer labs at both its male and female campuses on Monday, in a significant development aimed at enhancing its computing and information technology education. Funded by Saudi Arabia, these labs are part of a broader initiative to integrate advanced technological tools into the university’s curriculum.

According to International Islamic University Islamabad, Dr. Hathal Homoud Alotaibi, President of IIUI, presided over the inauguration ceremony. The new facilities include the Artificially Intelligent Software Lab at the Female Campus and the Aspire Software Engineering Lab at the Male Campus, each equipped with 40 state-of-the-art computers. Additionally, the Computer Science and NextGen Computer Lab at the Female Campus and the Digital Frontiers Computer Lab at the Male Campus received similar technological upgrades.

During his address, Dr. Alotaibi emphasized the strategic importance of these labs, noting that they represent a pivotal step in strengthening the university’s academic offerings and aligning them with modern educational trends. He expressed gratitude towards the Saudi government for its ongoing support and highlighted the labs’ role in facilitating the academic development of IIUI students.

The inauguration event also served as a platform for discussing future strategies to address the challenges of the current technological era and ensure the university’s continued growth. Dr. Alotaibi encouraged the faculty to fully utilize the new facilities to foster a culture of research and innovation among students.

Dr. Asmat Ullah Khan, Dean of the Faculty of Computing and IT, and Dr. Salma Imtiaz, In-Charge of the Software Engineering Department, provided insights into the ongoing activities at the campuses, underscoring the administration’s commitment to creating an ideal learning environment for students.

The President’s visit concluded with a tour of the Bio Informatics department labs, which also benefited from the Saudi funding with the addition of 50 computers, further boosting the department’s resources.