This appointment, issued by the Saudi Council of Universities' Affairs, marks a historic moment as Dr. Nawal becomes the first female president of a Saudi university.

Minister of Education and Chairman of the Council of Universities' Affairs, Yousef Al-Benyan, extended his congratulations to Dr. Nawal, emphasizing the confidence placed in her leadership by higher authorities.

Dr. Nawal has previously held various roles at Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University in Riyadh, including deputy president for educational affairs and health affairs, dean of the faculty of pharmacy, and member of the university's board of directors.