Under the patronage of His Excellency the President of Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, Professor Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-Tamimi, the university celebrated International Students' Day yesterday, Monday, May 26, 1447 AH, by organizing the "Cultures of Peoples" exhibition, hosted by the Deanship of Student Affairs.
His Excellency the President inaugurated the exhibition, in the presence of several university vice presidents, deans of colleges and supporting deanships, and a large gathering of Saudi students and international scholarship students.
Scholarship students participated in the exhibition, with each delegation setting up a special booth reflecting their country's cultural identity through:
- Displays of traditional formal and folk costumes
- Presentation of delicious traditional foods and sweets
- Displays of photographs, models, and traditional handicrafts
- Live demonstrations of some of the customs, traditions, and folk arts
His Excellency toured the booths of the participating countries, listening to students' explanations of their cultural heritage, interacting with them through questions and conversation, shaking hands, and commending their dedication to representing their countries so well.
The opening ceremony also witnessed the signing of community partnerships to support international scholarship students and enhance the services provided to them. These partnerships aim to offer training programs and courses.
In his remarks during the tour, the University President emphasized that the university's celebration of its scholarship students stems from its belief that they are ambassadors for their respective cultures and for the Kingdom in the future. He noted that the university currently hosts more than 2,500 scholarship students from various nationalities and strives to provide a comprehensive academic and social environment that empowers them to excel and innovate.
The exhibition enjoyed a large turnout from university staff and external visitors throughout the day, reflecting the remarkable success of this distinguished cultural event.
