ISLAMABAD: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has released Rs144.5 million for the International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI) as part of its annual financial assistance, providing support for employee relief allowances and the university’s ongoing operational needs.
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia releases Rs.144.50 million of total annual grant for IIUI
ISLAMABAD: Employees and staff of International Islamic University have extended heartfelt thanks to the Worthy President and Acting Rector, Prof Dr Ahmed Saad Alahmed for securing the release of Rs. 144.50 million grant from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) for the university.
This amount is a part of the total grant that the Kingdom has released for ad hoc relief allowance 2026-27 of all employees from BPS 1 to BPS 21.
The complete grant of Saudi Support Fund covers recurring expenditures, infrastructural development, faculty development and quality enhancement.
The year 2026’s grant is continuation of the graciousness and generosity of the Kingdom of the Saudi Arabia with which it continues treating the university, year upon year.
— International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI) (@IIUI_OFFICIAL) October 21, 2026
The university’s employees and staff have expressed gratitude to IIUI President and Acting Rector Professor Dr Ahmed Saad Alahmed for securing the release of the funds, which form part of Saudi Arabia’s support for the ad hoc relief allowance for the 2026–27 financial year.
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The allowance covers university employees from Basic Pay Scale (BPS) 1 to BPS-21, according to the information shared by the university.
Saudi support for university development
The Saudi Support Fund provides assistance for several areas of the university’s operations and development, including recurring expenditures, infrastructure development, faculty development and quality enhancement.
The latest release continues Saudi Arabia’s longstanding financial support for IIUI, with the kingdom providing annual assistance to help the institution meet its financial and development needs.
The university community has acknowledged the kingdom’s continued generosity, describing the latest grant as part of an enduring relationship between Saudi Arabia and the Islamabad-based institution.
