KSA Extends Rs.150 Million Grant To Modernise IIUI Academic Infrastructure
ISLAMABAD, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 8th Sep, 2026) In a significant gesture coinciding with the celebrations of Saudi National Day, the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has extended a Rs.150 million developmental grant to the International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI) for the modernisation of its academic infrastructure.
The grant marks a major step in the University’s ongoing efforts, spearheaded by the President of IIUI, to improve academic and student facilities and transform IIUI into a modern, technology-enabled institution equipped to meet contemporary teaching, learning and research requirements, said a press release on Tuesday.
Under the first phase of the initiative, the Saudi grant will support the upgrading of:
- Classrooms
- Computer laboratories
- Information technology systems
- Allied academic facilities
across the University.
The intervention addresses a longstanding need for modern teaching spaces and technological infrastructure capable of supporting evolving pedagogical and research demands.
Key components of the project include:
- Establishing a dedicated smart classroom in each faculty, equipped with an interactive smart board, digital podium, and dedicated Wi-Fi connectivity (accommodating up to 30 students).
- Creating five computer laboratories providing 55 workstations and a total of 220 computer systems, including desktops, VDI systems, and laptops.
These facilities will be complemented by CCTV systems, furniture, curtains, and other essential equipment and interior improvements.
The grant is expected to substantially strengthen the teaching and learning environment at IIUI by providing students and faculty greater access to modern digital resources, improved laboratories, and more effective technology-supported classrooms. The improvements are also anticipated to enhance the University’s academic profile and its attractiveness to prospective students.
The initiative forms part of a broader improvement drive personally pursued by the Acting Rector/President of IIUI, Prof. Dr Ahmed Saad Alahmed, over the past year. With particular emphasis on student welfare and the quality of facilities available to the University community, the President has prioritized practical interventions to address longstanding infrastructure needs.
While the phased renovation of student hostels is already underway, the upgradation of classrooms and computer laboratories marks another significant step in this direction, reflecting the President’s sustained focus on instituting meaningful and constructive changes for the benefit of students.
The securing of the Rs. 150 million grant from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia represents a major advancement in these efforts.
