This deceptively simple question leads to some serious mathematical problems, including one of the biggest pieces of news in mathematics from the last ten years.Imagine a floor or wall covering a very large area. As mathematicians work in unreal ideals rather than concrete physicalities, let us assume the area is infinite. How would we cover this infinite area with tiles all of the same shape, and what shape would they be?The simplest answer coming to most people's minds would be the shape o...

The University concluded its 25th Annual Day celebrations by honouring 241 distinguished members of its community, including academic, administrative, technical staff, researchers, and students, in recognition of their dedication, to encourage continued achievement and excellence. The ceremony was held under the patronage of His Highness Sayyid Dr. Fahd bin Al Julanda Al Said, the Vice-Chancellor.In his speech, Dr. Nasser bin Musabbah Al-Zeidi, Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Administrative and ...

The University welcomed scholars and development experts from across the Arab region for the 5th meeting of the Academic Network for Development Dialogue (ANDD), held from 5 to 7 May 2025. The event served as a powerful platform for exchanging ideas, showcasing regional research, and strengthening the bridge between academia and public policy in pursuit of the Sustainable Development Goals.The meeting opened with a dynamic panel discussion on “Enhancing Sustainable Research Systems in Arab...

The Quality Assurance Office (QAO) held a joint meeting on Thursday, 17 April 2025, to officially launch the second phase of preparing the University’s institutional accreditation file. The session brought together members of the Institutional Standards Assessment Accreditation Committee (ISAAC) and the standards writing teams, reflecting a collaborative effort at this crucial stage of the accreditation journey. The event featured a series of focused sessions addressing essential aspe...