The Jeddah Chapter of the Aligarh Muslim University Old Boys Association held its installation ceremony recently at a local restaurant. More than 150 Aligarians gathered to celebrate the newly elected committee for the 2024-2026 term.

The election process began with a general body meeting on May 24 and concluded on May 31. The entire process, from nominations to results, was overseen by senior members Dr. Syed Hamed and Mahfooz Hussain, both of whom were appointed election commissioners.

The newly elected committee is led by Aqeel Jamil as president, with Asim Zeeshan Ali Khan as vice president, Prince Mufti Ziaul Hasan as general secretary, Mohammed Shahnawaz Alam as joint secretary, and Rabnawaz Khan as treasurer. Elected Cabinet members include Mohammed Sirajuddin, Athar Rasool, Mohammed Omais Ansari, Mohammed Danish Khan, Fahad Ayub Zinjani, Abid Hussain Aftab, Sardar Masood Khan, Abrar Ahmed, and Fahad Afridi. Outgoing President Ateeq Siddiqui, whose term saw immense social and cultural activity, will serve as an adviser.

Jamil introduced his team, and the induction process was completed by pinning AMU badges on the sherwanis of the executive committee members. The pinning was carried out by former Presidents Farzan Rizvi, Azizurrab, Nooruddin Khan and Siddiqui. Senior advisers honored the election commissioners and the outgoing president by presenting them with mementos.

In his inaugural speech, Jamil pledged to focus, with his team, on youth empowerment through training in public speaking and leadership, career guidance, and financial support for students via the “each one teach one” program. 

The new president emphasized the role of the Aligarh community within the broader Indian community.

Founded in the 1980s, the association’s Jeddah Chapter serves the educational, social, literary, and cultural needs of AMU alumni in Jeddah and surrounding areas. The chapter always seeks to promote the vision and educational ideals of AMU and its founder Sir Syed Ahmad Khan.

Zain KSA, a digital services provider in Saudi Arabia, announced that it has finalized its technical, human, and logistical preparations to service pilgrims in Makkah, Madinah, and the holy sites during the upcoming Hajj season.

Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdullah Amer Al-Swaha, along with Governor of the Communications, Space and Technology Commission Dr. Mohammed Saud Altamimi, and several other officials visited Zain KSA’s headquarters in Mina to oversee the company’s preparations for Hajj. During the visit, Zain KSA highlighted its digital solutions and full 5G coverage of the holy sites.

Zain KSA showcased its exceptional services to the minister of communications and information technology, the CST governor, and the accompanying delegation, underscoring its contributions to the sectors supporting the Hajj pilgrimage. The company also outlined its commitment to enhancing the Hajj season through cutting-edge digital communications infrastructure, addressing the increasing demand for high-speed data access.

This initiative aims to elevate the connectivity experience for visitors, enriching their spiritual journey while aligning with the strategic objectives of Saudi Vision 2030’s Pilgrim Experience Program, which seeks to provide pilgrims with high-quality facilities and advanced infrastructure, bolstered by the latest digital services. Additionally, Zain KSA provided comprehensive insights into its technical and operational preparations, risk management strategies, and the proficiency of its workforce.