Al Yamamah University hosts Education UK Exhibition 2009 on 24-25 Jan

Students wishing to be considered for spring term admission to either the Business or Computing & IT College are welcome to visit campus from Sat. 17 Jan. to Wed. 11 Feb. 2009.

Students from Harvard University visited YU on March 24th as part of their tour to Saudi Arabia during Spring Break

Interview with Dean of Women's College Dr. Hessah Al-Sheikh

On March 22, 2009 Dr. Ahmed Al Eisa - President of Al Yamamah University announced the results of the student council elections

Groups that are running for Student Council elections 2009 started campaigning Saturday March 14th

YU was one of the sponsors and the host for Microsoft DevDrive 2009, as the first collaboration after partnering with Microsoft.

Al Yamamah University congratulates the winners of the Best Business Plan Competition 2009

Al Yamamah University hosts the famous TV program “Hiwar Al Arab”

President of Al Yamamah University, Dr. Ahmed Al Eisa, participated in module I of Saudi Oxford Advanced Management and Leadership Programme

YU students will get to know more about the most priceless gift one can give through “give life” campaign on the 23rd and 24th of March 09.

“This House believes the Saudi youth are to blame for their failure to face the challenges of the today” was the debate our YUDC male and female students presented on the first day of the Forum of the Future. The purpose of the debate was to find out who is more responsible for the failure of Saudi youth to be up to face the challenges of today

Al Yamamah University and Saudi INTERLINK Language Center are introducing two new English programs for 15- to 20-year-old male and female students for July and August 2009. There will be two courses: one course running in July, the second course running July/August.

A review of the book “Education Reform in Saudi Arabia” By Dr. Ahmed Al-Eisa – President of Al Yamamah University

Microsoft executive, Anoop Gupta, visits YU and speaks on Microsoft’s Strategy in Education

April 7th was a lively and happy day at YU. Female students organized an orphans party in the garden of Women’s Campus with lots of activities and games for everyone.

Down Syndrome Charitable Association hosted twenty female students from Al Yamamah on March 31st as organized by Student Activities staff

The university organized its first Career Day on the 26th of May 2009. Fifteen companies and institutions sent representatives to meet with and interview more than 400 students majoring in Accounting, Insurance, Finance, Management Information Systems, Marketing and Quality Management.

Al Yamamah hosted on May 20th the local finals of Imagine Cup, the prestigious award given by Microsoft Corporation to university students who design the most outstanding IT system.

Now you can find detailed information about Al Yamamah University Executive MBA program on YU’s website

Continuing its long-standing and successful model for providing world-class education in the heart of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Al Yamamah University launches an Executive MBA (EMBA) program focusing on the professional development needs of early- and mid-career managers and entrepreneurs

On the 21st of June 2009, INTERLINK graduation ceremony was held to recognize three hundred female students for their years of hard work.

YU’s first graduation ceremony was held on Tuesday evening, 16 June 2009 under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Sattam bin Abdul-Aziz, deputy Prince of Riyadh.

Al Yamamah University President, Dr. Ahmed M. Al-Eisa and Microsoft-Saudi Arabia General Manager, Dr. Khalid W. Al Dhaher signed a framework agreement establishing the first Microsoft Innovation Centre in Saudi Arabia.

Al Yamamah University and the Saudi British Bank have signed an agreement for SABB to sponsor YU’s establishment of the SABB Investment Research Centre. This will assist the university in forming business relationships with national and international agencies working in the field of finance.

Al Yamamah University signs collaboration agreements with two international universities to enrich its Executive MBA program

The deanship of continuing education at Al Yamamah University, in cooperation with the Saudi Interlink language Center, has been certified by Prometric to administer internet-based TOEFL examinations.

The College of Continuing Education announces that the admission for all programs financed by Human Resources Development Fund starts on 22 Aug. 09 and ends on 20 Oct. 09

Al Yamamah University will participate in Access MBA Tour, which will visit Riyadh on the 5th of November in an event where accredited and top ranked business schools gather to meet MBA qualified candidates.

Al Yamamah University (YU) has signed a collaboration agreement with CISCO to offer CISCO Academy courses through YU’s School of Continuing Education and under the supervision of YU’s College of Computing and IT. Dr. Ahmed Al-Eisa, the President of YU and Eng. Alwaleed Al-Durayaan, CEO, Al Khaleej Training and Education signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations.

In the context of its strategy to prevent the spread of H1N1 on campus and to contribute to improved public health for the local community, Al Yamamah University launches an awareness program at the start of the new academic year.

Al Yamamah University has received royal permission to organize and hold an international conference on computing and information technology in 2011.

In recognition of the role Al Yamamah University plays in promoting sustainable scholarly activities and the applied sciences, the Korean Embassy in Riyadh has chosen Al Yamamah University to offer a course that affords YU students the chance to learn from the Korean economic approach

Admission to the the College of Continuing Education for its Human Resource Management Diploma is still open for bachelor degree holders (male/female).

Under the patronage of Her Royal Highness Princess Adela Bint Abdullah Al Saud, Al Yamamah University (YU) celebrated the inauguration of the Women’s College and the launch of HRH Princess Adela Al Yamamah Oxford Leadership Program for Saudi Women on the third of November 2009.

Al Yamamah University and the Institute of Banking (IOB) sign a cooperation agreement

Al Yamamah University and Grenoble Graduate School of Business (GGSB) have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) which will promote YU’s Executive MBA program, summer programs as well as faculty exchange programs

Al Yamamah University congratulates Mr. Abdul-Aziz Al-Hassan, Marketing and PR Director,on being awarded a certificate of appreciation from King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)

Gulf Developers Conference 2009 (GDC '09) is the largest Microsoft developer event in the Gulf region. The 3-days conference aims to provide attendees with early access to key developer platform technologies.

Al Yamamah University proudly announces the achievements of its students at the 9th Annual Intercollegiate Public Speaking Competition

King Abdullah, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques approves promoting Al Yamamah to a University

Al Yamamah female students, faculty members and staff inaugurated the new women’s building on 27 Dec. 08