Under the patronage of the University President, Professor Dr. Ibrahim Al-Hayawi, the Women's Empowerment Unit organized its first festival on the occasion of International Women's Day under the theme "Towards Empowering Women and Enhancing Their Participation in Sustainable Development." The festival included events honoring dedicated female employees at the university, and a speech by the representative of the Women's Empowerment Unit, Dr. Nadal Al-Maliki, emphasizing the importance of activating women's roles in society, empowering them, and enhancing their participation. Additionally, the festival recognized women's roles in preserving their families as the nucleus of society.