Overview

Welcome to the Communications Department for Alfaisal University located in the City of Riyadh in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

The Communications Department is the best source for up-to-date and accurate information about Alfaisal University. The team works with faculty, staff and students to inform a variety of important audiences about what is going on at Alfaisal. Members of the Communications Department team serve as media liaisons for the University; plan and execute communications to a variety of audiences; write, edit, oversee content development for the school's website; coordinate and consult on a variety of publications and print materials; and more.
Reporters looking for faculty experts are invited to call the school's Media Spokesperson Saphia Ikram (sikram@alfaisal.edu +966 01 465 2255 ext.6809) for referrals. In addition, the University’s Communications Department center has additional resources for journalists (Press releases).

Reporters looking for comments about institutional matters are invited to call Media Director Jeehan Al-Heddawi (jheddawi@alfaisal.edu +966 01 463 4423/fax +966 01 217 7743).

Students, faculty, and staff who need assistance with publicizing events and initiatives with the media should contact the Communications Department Office at (sikram@alfaisal.edu /+966 (01) 4634423 x 103).

Questions about Alfaisal University Visual Identity guidelines should be addressed to the Communications Department Office at (+966 01 463 4423/fax +966 01 217 7743).

Questions about Alfaisal University’s website should be directed to S. Akram .

Our Message

To be seen as a renowned, innovative and leading educational institution
An institution with the best facilities, curriculum and faculty.
An institution that offers the best western education at your doorstep without having to travel abroad.
A university that prides itself in providing the best education with Islamic values and Culture.
A university not just for the elite and sophisticated but for the hard workers and high achievers.
A university that will contribute to shaping future leaders and producing the best of the best right here in KSA

This will be achieved through effective PR campaigns as listed in the aims and objectives of the division.

The Divisions Aims & Objectives

Communications and PR division seek to achieve its aims by meeting the objectives that are in line with the University’s business strategy. Together with the action plan that follows from them, they represent specific measurable body of work.

To build the image, develop the message for Alfaisal University.
To explore effective means of getting Alfaisal’s message across to the audience in the market it serves.
To put Alfaisal University on the map.
Develop effective partnerships with the institutions preparing students for University entry i.e. local and regional schools.
Deliver a superior level of service to potential students throughout the student life cycle to ensure that students have information that can help them make informed decision about where to study.
To organize and promote various activities aimed at potential students which will allow an orientation/introduction to Alfaisal University.
Develop innovative promotional campaigns to raise awareness of new and existing courses to meet local, regional, national and international demand for interdisciplinary combinations and subjects.
To help develop connections, partnerships and mutual understanding with outside communities, groups and organizations.
To arrange or support ceremonial, educational and other events, activities and opportunities that builds reputation and relationships and are relevant to the University’s mission.
To achieve, maintain and further develop a positive profile of the University through promotion of it’s achievements in communications to its major stakeholder groups (internal and external) and through the media.

Contact Us

For more information, please contact the Communications Department Office at (sikram@alfaisal.edu/+966 (01) 4634423 x 103).

NOTE TO MEDIA: A Communications Department officer is available throughout the work day to answer your inquiries.