IIU president honoured for contributions to education

Islamabad: International Islamic University (IIU) President Dr. Ahmed Yousif Al-Draiweesh has been conferred an award of ‘Tamgha-e-Imtiaz’ of Pakistan for his outstanding and untiring efforts in the field of education, especially comparative jurisprudence.
The award was conferred by President of Pakistan Mamnoon Hussain on the occasion of Pakistan Day in a special investiture ceremony held at Aiwan-e-Sadr. The investiture ceremony was attended by ministers, parliamentarians, diplomats, high civil and military officials, and people belonging to different walks of life.
Professor Dr Al-Draiweesh, presently performing his duties as president IIU since 2012, he is a PhD in Islamic Jurisprudence and owns vast experience of teaching and research in the fields of Islamic Law and Comparative Jurisprudence. He has written more than 50 books and research papers on various important topics including comparative jurisprudence, Islamic economics, human rights and religious extremism.
Dr. Al-Draiweesh was also awarded the Imam Mohamed bin Saud Islamic University 1st Excellence Award for best performance while in recognition of his services in research and teaching he was also awarded Al-Madina Al-Munawarah Award.
After assuming his position as President IIUI, he has represented the varsity on numerous national and international forums.
Meanwhile, faculty members, administration and students have felicitated Dr Al-Draiweesh on receiving the award and they have hoped that under his leadership university would soon make its place among the ranks of leading universities of world.