Effat University, Saudi Arabia’s first private non-profit women’s university, and QS (Quacquarelli Symonds), producers of the widely respected QS World University Rankings, joined forces to organize a special edition of “QS in Conversation,” a three-day event at the Jumeirah Carlton Tower in London, from Feb. 7-9.
The event was held under the theme “International Rankings and World Migrant Scholars.” Discussion and debate topics on the conference agenda covered the perspective of students and professors on various aspects of internationalization and university rankings.
Heading the roster of speakers was Prince Turki Al-Faisal bin Abdul Aziz Al-Saud, member of Effat University’s board of founders and board of trustees, and chairman of the board of directors of King Faisal Center for Research and Islamic Studies, Saudi Arabia.
Other eminent speakers included Lord David Howell, chair of the International Relations Committee in the House of Lords, UK; Mandy Mok, chief executive officer of QS Asia, Quacquarelli Symonds, Singapore; Mohammed El-Gomti, chairman of the Foundation for Science, Technology, & Civilization, UK; Dr. Ahmed Al-Kuwaiti, from the Deanship of Quality and Academic Accreditation at Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal University, Saudi Arabia; and Dr. Imtiaz Ahmad, assistant professor at the Electrical and Computer Engineering Program at Effat University, Saudi Arabia.
Dr. Haifa Jamal Al-Lail, president of Effat University, delivered the welcome address and showed a video overviewing Effat University and its academic and professional success. Her speech also highlighted the role of Muslim scholars and the first migrant scientists and thinkers to spread knowledge around the globe.
“The scale of international scholastic mobility has been rapidly growing in recent decades, in step with broader trends of globalization and the growth of higher education,” said Dr. Al-Lail. “As a leading and progressive academic institution for women, Effat University is aligned with these international trends and our partnership in organizing ‘QS in Conversation’ is part of our commitment to ensure that Effat University plays a leading role in highlighting women’s empowerment on the world stage.”
Effat University partners with Quacquarelli Symonds for ‘QS in Conversation’
Effat University partners with Quacquarelli Symonds for ‘QS in Conversation’
SUV reimagined: Abdul Latif Jameel Motors launches new Toyota RAV4 in Kingdom
Abdul Latif Jameel Motors, the authorized distributor of Toyota vehicles in Saudi Arabia since 1955, has announced the launch of the new Toyota RAV4, reinforcing its commitment to delivering efficiency and enhanced features within the SUV segment in the Kingdom.
The new RAV4 features a modern design that exudes confidence, supported by comprehensive enhancements across technology, safety systems, and vehicle features, further elevating the driving experience and meeting the evolving needs of guests.
The model is available in multiple grades that include gasoline and expanded hybrid options, providing guests with broader choices that combine performance and improved fuel efficiency.
Additionally, the new RAV4 introduces multiple performance configurations, including a two-liter gasoline engine delivering 170 horsepower and 203 Nm of torque. The upgraded hybrid engine offers a 2.5-liter powertrain producing 230 horsepower in front-wheel drive and 239 horsepower in all-wheel drive variants, with up to 221 Nm of torque.
Safety is enhanced through the latest generation of Toyota Safety Sense, advanced driver assistance technologies, blind spot monitor, panoramic view monitor, and a comprehensive airbag system, offering greater confidence across various driving conditions.
The new model also offers enhanced digital features, which include a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and a central display of up to 12.9 inches in higher grades, in addition to refined comfort features that enhance the overall in-vehicle experience.
Mazin Ghazi Jameel, managing director of Toyota marketing operations at ALJ Motors, said: “The all-new RAV4 represents a strategic step in strengthening our presence within the SUV segment in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. By offering expanded hybrid options and enhanced features, we are delivering a vehicle that meets the daily mobility needs of our guests while reinforcing Toyota’s commitment to quality and reliability.”
Since 1955, ALJ Motors has worked in collaboration with Toyota to deliver a distinguished vehicle ownership and after-sales experience across the Kingdom. Leveraging decades of expertise across the mobility value chain, ALJ Motors continues to enhance its products and services to meet the evolving expectations of its Saudi customers.
