- About SDG 11
- Public access to buildings
- Public access to libraries
- Public access to museums
- Public access to green spaces
- Arts and heritage contribution
- Record and preserve cultural heritage
- Sustainable practices targets
- Promote sustainable commuting
- Allow remote working
- Affordable housing for employees
- Affordable housing for students
- Pedestrian priority on campus
- Local authority collaboration regarding planning and development
- Planning development - new build standards
- Building on brownfield sites
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Local authority collaboration regarding planning and development
Sustainable Design for Affordable Housing
The College of Architecture and Planning at Qassim University has signed a cooperation agreement with the Charitable Housing Association to provide studies and economic housing solutions for the most vulnerable groups. The agreement focuses on designing sustainable housing projects based on environmental and economic standards, contributing to improving the quality of life and promoting community development in the Qassim region.
General Administration of Facilities and Housing at Qassim University
The university includes a specialized department for facilities and housing within its organizational structure, which undertakes the planning, management and sustainable development of housing projects in accordance with the strategic plan (2020-2025) and Saudi Vision 2030, to ensure that university urban planning is in line with national standards.
General advice on investment opportunities - including "on-campus real estate investment"
Qassim University organized a public consultation through the government's e-Participation platform, inviting participants to propose investment opportunities within the university, including real estate investment on campus.
This initiative demonstrates the university's engagement with the local community and the private sector in the planning and sustainable urban development of its facilities.
Knowledge sharing between universities
The Facilities and Housing Department at Qassim University conducts field visits and exchange sessions with a number of other Saudi universities - such as Majmaah University - with the aim of developing housing management policies, improving operational efficiency and sustainable planning for university projects.
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On Monday, May 12, 2025, Qassim University signed a memorandum of understanding with the Family Affairs Council to enhance cooperation in activating the implementation of the Council's outputs and the initiatives of the National Family Strategy through knowledge partnership with the university as a community partner. The memorandum was signed by His Excellency the President of the University, Prof. Dr. Mohammed bin Fahad Al-Sharekh, and Her Excellency the Secretary General of the Family Affairs Council, Dr. Maymuna bint [...]
2025-05-12
On Monday, April 14, 2025, His Excellency the President of the University, Prof. Dr. Mohammed bin Fahad Al-Sharekh, witnessed the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the University and the National Center for Nonprofit Sector Development, on the sidelines of the Human Capacity Initiative Conference and the International Education Exhibition in Riyadh. The memorandum aims to utilize the expertise of both parties to promote the joint development of the non-profit sector system in the Kingdom, and build [...]
2025-04-15
On Tuesday, September 10, 2024, the University and the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to cooperate in the field of education by training and developing national cadres, promoting awareness in the field of data, artificial intelligence and modern technologies, organizing career development programs for university graduates and job seekers in this field, and discussing ways of cooperation in the field of research and innovation [...]
2024-09-10
On Wednesday, August 21, 2024, the University and the General Authority for Statistics signed a memorandum of cooperation with the aim of strengthening their partnership in the statistical, research and training fields. The agreement was signed by His Excellency the President of the University, Prof. Dr. Mohammed bin Fahad Al-Sharekh, and His Excellency the President of the General Authority for Statistics, Dr. Fahad bin Abdullah Al-Dosari, in the presence of His Excellency the University Vice President for Business Development and Community Partnership, Dr. [...]
2024-08-21
On Wednesday, 25/3/1442 A.H., the University, represented by the College of Engineering in Aniza, held a cooperation agreement with the branch of the Ministry of Housing in the Qassim region, signed by the Dean of the College of Engineering in Aniza, Dr. Abdulrahman bin Ibrahim Al-Attiyah, and the Assistant Director General of the Ministry of Housing Branch, Engineer Marzouq Ali Al-Harbi, to enhance cooperation between the two parties in a number of fields to ensure [...]
2020-11-11
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud - may God protect him - in the presence of His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, inaugurated a number of university projects announced by His Royal Highness Prince Dr. Faisal bin Meshal bin Abdulaziz, Governor of the region, which cost SR 3,149,742,486.00, distributed on 11 different sites [...]
2018-11-11
Media Center: Qassim University, represented by the College of Engineering, signed a cooperation agreement with the Saudi Telecommunications Company (STC) in Qassim at the college headquarters yesterday. The agreement, signed by the Dean of the College of Engineering, Dr. Fahd bin Abdulrahman Al-Mufadhi, and the Director of STC in Qassim, Dr. Mohammed bin Sulaiman Al-Nasser, aims to cooperate between the two sides in many fields, primarily focusing on [...]
2016-09-01
The first priority is to study the development of the university city The President of Qassim University and the Governor of the region outline the features of a cooperation agreement between the university and the Secretariat Dr. Al-Hamoudi: The horizons of cooperation with the Secretariat extend since the establishment of the university and the agreement is an extension of positive harmony M. Al-Ahmad: The university is a beacon of radiation and managing its projects with a Saudi team is a source of pride and pride Media Center: His Excellency the President of the University, Prof. Dr. Khalid bin Abdulrahman Al-Hamoudi, drew [...]
2014-11-11
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- About SDG 11
- Public access to buildings
- Public access to libraries
- Public access to museums
- Public access to green spaces
- Arts and heritage contribution
- Record and preserve cultural heritage
- Sustainable practices targets
- Promote sustainable commuting
- Allow remote working
- Affordable housing for employees
- Affordable housing for students
- Pedestrian priority on campus
- Local authority collaboration regarding planning and development
- Planning development - new build standards
- Building on brownfield sites