His excellency, Dr Hatim Al Marzuki, Rector/President of The Islamic University of Madinah, Saudi Arabia has arrived in the Maldives.

Dr Marzuki was welcomed on Saturday by Chancellor at Islamic University of the Maldives Dr Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed and Deputy Ambassador delegated to the Saudi Embassy in the Maldives, Matrek Abdullah M. Aldosari.

His excellency's visit aims at strengthening the educational bonds between Maldives and Saudi Arabia.

Dr Marzuki is to meet with President Yameen Abdul Gayoom during this visit.

Moreover, meetings with Islamic University of the Maldives's senior officals and Dr Marzuki are also to be held to sign agreements between the two universities.

Dr Marzuki is also to be scheduled meeting with senior staff at Arabiyya School.