Zero Hunger
This section provides a summary of our university’s efforts and contributions to sustainability, supported by relevant statistics. It highlights the university’s unwavering commitment to sustainable development and its role in addressing global sustainability challenges.
This section showcases key initiatives that align with this SDG, including university-wide partnerships, achievements, collaborations, and notable invitations. It highlights the university’s active engagement in national and international forums, educational programs, and projects related to sustainability. These efforts demonstrate our commitment to sustainable development through impactful partnerships, thought-provoking lectures, and strategic participation in addressing global sustainability challenges.
- College of Business Executive Lecture Series: Golden Treasures of Arabia: Exploring the Nutritional Wonders of Saudi Dates Know More.
- The committee launched the CAScookout initiative in cooperation with the Etaam Association and Crowne Plaza Hotel, a campaign that allows volunteers the opportunity to prepare food in the hotel kitchen and then distribute the food to those in need. Know More.
- The committee, in cooperation with the Ita’am Association and Khatwa Khair, prepared 200 Ramadan baskets for a number of needy families. Know More.
- Alfaisal University clubs and association collaborate with local entities such as the Saudi Food Bank Etaam and AlSafi Danone to fight hunger and work towards eliminating food waste. Know More.
This section compiles publications and research outputs related to this SDG. It includes studies, articles, and findings from faculty and students, demonstrating the university’s research capabilities and thought leadership in sustainability. These academic contributions advance our understanding of sustainability challenges and offer innovative solutions.
This section highlights activities related to this SDG, such as hosted conferences, workshops, campus visits, external visits, and celebrations. It also includes awards and certificates received by faculty and students in recognition of their contributions to sustainability. These events not only bring together students, faculty, and stakeholders but also foster engagement, raise awareness, and promote collaboration around sustainability initiatives within our community and beyond.
- AI Seminar on Using Computer Vision for Sustainable Food Security On October 9th in 2023, the AI Research Center hosted a seminar titled, “Estimating Mushroom Yield and Quality using Computer Vision,” presented by Dr. Driss Benhaddou, Professor of Electrical Engineering at Alfaisal University. Know More.