1. Standing Committee for Academic and Research Affairs

 committee emanating from the Board, based on the approval of the Board of Trustees in its 27th session, held on 15 September 2025 (23/03/1447 AH).
It serves as an advisory committee to the Board, responsible for assisting in overseeing the university’s academic and research missions and strategic priorities.

The Committee Chair oversees educational and research activities, providing regular recommendations to the Board to ensure the highest quality of undergraduate and postgraduate academic programs, enhance the effectiveness of the research sector, and promote purposeful research, experimentation, and knowledge dissemination.

The Committee also submits regular reports to the Board and establishes a framework for recommendations related to policies, quality, and funding matters requiring the Board’s consideration and approval.

Committee Members:

  1. Dr. Zuhair bin Salah Abduljabbar – Committee Chair

  2. Dr. Ghazi bin Abdulrahman Al-Otaibi – Member

  3. Dr. Mohammed bin Saad Al-Hamoud – External Member

  4. Vice President for Academic Affairs – Member

  5. Vice President for Research, Innovation, and Postgraduate Studies – Member

  6. Ms. Bashayer bint Mutlaq Al-Duwaihi – Committee Secretary

2. Nominations and Remunerations Committee

The Committee of Nominations and Remunerations has been reconstituted as a committee emanating from the Board, based on the approval of the Board of Trustees in its 27th session, held on 15 September 2025 (23/03/1447 AH).

The Committee’s scope includes submitting recommendations for nominations and proposing remunerations to the Board of Trustees in accordance with the responsibilities and functions assigned to the Board, based on defined criteria and benchmarking. It also studies the university’s leadership succession plan.

This Committee supports and assists the Board of Trustees in accordance with the principles of good governance to ensure the development of an institutional system characterized by objectivity and transparency — contributing to the enhancement and governance of nomination and remuneration procedures at Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University in line with best practices.

Committee Members:

  1. Dr. Nabil bin Mohammed Al-Amoudi – Chair of the Board / Committee Chair

  2. Dr. Saad bin Mohammed Al-Huraiki – Vice Chair of the Board / Member

  3. Dr. Sahl bin Nashaat Abduljawad – Member

  4. Prof. Ibtisam bint Mohammed Al-Mithal – Board Secretary / Committee Secretary

  5. Mr. Yasser bin Abdulrahman Al-Sani – Director General of Human Resources / Committee Rapporteur

3. Audit Committee:

The Audit Committee has been reconstituted as a committee emanating from the Board, based on the approval of the Board of Trustees in its 27th session, held on 15 September 2025 (23/03/1447 AH).

It is a committee responsible for reviewing reports referred by the Board of Trustees, including reports related to the implementation of the university’s strategic plans in academic, scientific, administrative, and financial aspects, as well as performance indicators and improvement plans.

The Committee ensures the adequacy and effectiveness of governance, risk management, and internal control systems, and the accuracy and reliability of financial reports. It also monitors the adequacy and independence of internal and external audit activities and ensures compliance with applicable regulations, policies, and instructions. The Committee submits its recommendations on these matters to the Board of Trustees.

Committee Members:

  1. Dr. Abdulaziz bin Qablan Al-Sarani – Committee Chair

  2. Eng. Ziad bin Mohammed Al-Sheha – Member

  3. Dr. Aedh bin Ibrahim Al-Mubarak – External Member

  4. Mr. Mohammed Al-Hamli – External Member

  5. Mr. Mansour bin Saleh Al-Bukhaity – Committee Secretary

  6. Mr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Amer – Assistant Secretary

  7. Mr. Abdulrahman bin Khalid Al-Kindi – Committee Coordinator

5. Transformation and Development

The  Committee of Transformation and Development was established based on the approval of the Board of Trustees in its 27th session, held on 15 September 2025 (23/03/1447 AH).

It is a committee emanating from the Board of Trustees, responsible for studying the university’s strategic and model transformation process in alignment with the new Universities System. The Committee develops a systematic roadmap covering academic, administrative, and research aspects to elevate the university to higher levels of excellence and to attain a distinguished leadership position both locally and internationally.

The Committee’s work aligns with the developmental and transformational achievements taking place across the Kingdom under Saudi Vision 2030. It also focuses on reviewing the university’s organizational structure, strengthening scientific research, innovation, digital and technological transformation, and institutional identity, in addition to reviewing strategic plans, policies, performance indicators, vision, and mission, and enhancing globalization and international partnerships prior to submission to the Board of Trustees.

Committee Members:

  1. Dr. Sahl bin Nashaat Abduljawad – Committee Chair

  2. Dr. Abdulaziz bin Qablan Al-Sarani – Member

  3. Dr. Asim bin Abdulrahman Al-Ansari – Member

  4. Dr. Omar bin Abdullah Al-Suwailm – External Member

  5. Ms. Ruba bint Sulaiman Al-Owaid – Committee Secretary