The first seminar for sustainable development was held on November 30, 2016 under the patronage of Dr. Abdullah Al Rubaish, President of IAU, supervised by the Geography and Geographical Information System in the College of Arts and in cooperation with the Sustainability Brand Corporation. The seminar was attended by the vice presidents of IAU, the dean of the College of Arts, 400 participants from faculty members, government and private sector consultants, administrative staff and students. The seminar aimed at shaping a new force of leaders who believe in the importance of integrating sustainability in the teaching and learning process, in scientific research, community service and to develop programs by spreading the concept of education for sustainable development that will help universities to become global and compete on a local, regional and an international level. Also, to meet the requirements of the 2030 Vision.
