As part of enhancing the International Partnerships Program and fulfilling the colleges' leadership aspirations to create new opportunities for developing the local, regional, and international academic and research systems, a delegation from Gulf colleges visited the Federation of Malaysia. During this visit, the delegation signed a cooperation memorandum with Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN). The agreement was under the patronage and signing of His Excellency Dr. Mohammed bin Dhafir Al-Dosari, General Supervisor of the colleges, and on the Malaysian side, it was signed by Professor Khairul Saleh Sahari, President of UNITEN. The memorandum includes several joint initiatives and programs. These include collaborative research and scientific publications, organizing joint international seminars and conferences, student and faculty exchange programs, and launching scientific programs. Additionally, UNITEN expressed readiness, represented by its president, to provide necessary consultations on renewable energy programs and other engineering specialties. These are programs that the colleges intend to open in the near future. The delegation from the colleges, led by His Excellency Dr. Mohammed bin Zafar Al-Dosari, and Dr. Sultan bin Saad Al-Harbi, Vice President for Academic Affairs, visited various facilities at the university. These facilities included the university's administration building, the College of Engineering, and several scientific laboratories.

Professor Khairul Saleh Sahari, President of Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN), expressed his satisfaction with the first partnership with a Saudi university or college. He viewed this agreement as the beginning of an era where both sides look forward to a qualitative leap in academic, student, and research fields. In response, His Excellency Dr. Mohammed bin Dhafir Al-Dosari, General Supervisor of the colleges, expressed his gratitude for the warm reception and hospitality. He affirmed the commitment to strengthen partnership principles across all domains, particularly in research. Dr. Mohammed highlighted the colleges' dedication to opening various undergraduate and graduate programs, including renewable energy and other specialized fields. Present at the signing ceremony from the colleges was Dr. Samir bin Salem Al-Bouri, Director of the International Cooperation Office. The Malaysian side was represented by UNITEN's Vice Presidents and International Cooperation Office officials. It's worth noting that Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN) ranks 41st among Asian universities according to QS World University Rankings.