The Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to India, His Excellency, Dr. Saud Mohammed Al- Sati laid the foundation of the college of Arabic and Islamic studies at Malabar Jamia Islamiya in Kerala on April 26, 2018. He was received by Dr. Husain Madvoor, President of Jamia Malabar Islamiya and various other senior officials from Jama Malabar Islamiya. His excellency then visited Nadvathul Mujahideen Educational Center in Calicut where he delivered a speech highlighting strong bilateral ties between Saudi Arabia and India.