Alfaisal University was granted prestigious awards in three different categories, during the World Congress Asia Awards ceremony held in Dubai on Sept. 25, 2011. The World Education Congress Asia Awards are presented by the Asian Confederation of Businesses at the Taj Palace Hotel with CMO Asia as its strategic partner and Stars of the Industry Group as a research partner.
The awards granted to Alfaisal University include award for:
- Alfaisal College of Medicine – Best Educational Institute in Health Care,
- Best Professor in Operation Management: Dr. Ricardo Santa and
- Dr. Hazbo Skoko – Best Professor in Economics.
Alfaisal was selected by a team of higher education professionals who screened universities from more than 20 countries. On receiving the Award, on behalf of Alfaisal University, Dr. Hazbo Skoko noted, “It is an honor to receive these awards, for a university that is still very much in its infancy”. He believed that excellence in leadership, a commitment to students and education as well as community service has won the University these awards.