Prof Alahmed lights up career path for IIUI students

International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI) President and Acting Rector Prof. Dr. Ahmed Saad Alahmed lit up the career pathways

ISLAMABAD: International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI) President and Acting Rector Prof. Dr. Ahmed Saad Alahmed lit up the career pathways forward for Pakistani students by successfully carrying out the IIUI Students’ Career Expo 2026.

Prof. Dr. Ahmed Saad Alahmed introduced new career pathways for students utilizing his global exposure to market practices the world over. He brought together academia, industry, researchers, entrepreneurs and students through this Expo on a common platform to promote innovation, commercialization, entrepreneurship and career development.
He took keen interest in developing exhibition areas, interacted with students and industry representatives, and appreciated the innovative projects and entrepreneurial initiatives presented during the event. He emphasized the importance of strengthening academia-industry linkages to enhance graduate employability and support innovation-driven economic growth.
The Expo was organized under the patronage of Prof. Dr. Ahmad Shuja Sayyed, Vice President (Research & Enterprise), supervised by Prof. Dr. Muhammad Amir, Dean Faculty of Engineering and Technology (FET).
Prof. Dr. Ahmed Saad Alahmed cheered key sessions and Prof. Dr. Ahmad Shuja Sayyed participated as Guest of Honour.
Speaking on the occasion, the university leadership said that the Expo reflected IIUI’s commitment to promoting innovation, entrepreneurship, applied research and industry engagement. The event provided students with opportunities to showcase their skills, interact with employers and explore pathways for transforming innovative ideas into commercial ventures.

Senior students appreciated the initiative by the president of the university, saying that it will go a long way in defining their career pathways. They said Prof. Dr. Ahmed Saad Alahmed has brought with him an idea of Saudi Vision 2030 for Pakistani youth and students must benefit from his ideas as much as they can.

The students said that they stand against voices of chaos and they stand united to protect their future and thanked the president and the vice president of the university for paying due attention to protect their future.