Chair of Abdullah Bin Ghoneim Therapeutic Prophetic Medicine Research

Chair of Abdullah Bin Ghoneim Therapeutic Prophetic Medicine Research and Natural ProductsDevelopment and Manufacture is a scientific research chair at Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University in al-Kharj Governorate, Riyadh Province, in the center of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It was established by Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zaid Bin Ghoneim in 2011, specializing in producing medicinal research based on Prophetic Medicine plants and manufacturing regulated products for use in the prevention and treatment of diseases.

The aim of the chair is to develop the manufacturing of natural products at the College of Pharmacy at Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, develop medicine and pharmaceutical products based on Prophetic Medicine and herbal medicine, and maximize their benefits through documented scientific research and purposefully applied studies. It also aims to raise awareness in Saudi society about the optimal use of plants and natural products.

The Chair of Abdullah Bin Ghoneim Therapeutic Prophetic Medicine Research aims to address local needs by conducting research, and developing and manufacturing herbal preparations. It prioritizes research activities based on necessity, strengthens applied research in the field of Prophetic Medicine and natural products, manufactures herbal preparations inspired by Prophetic Medicine and traditional Saudi medicine, and introduces them to local and international markets. It also provides scientific services to research institutes and pharmaceutical industries.

The chair's objectives also include stimulating pharmaceutical knowledge through updates, strengthening the research capabilities of faculty members, expanding national and international connections, and enhancing education for researchers in various pharmacy fields. This is achieved by offering research opportunities and short educational courses, organizing specialized workshops based on actual needs, and strengthening research activities through education in research methodology. The chair also aims to elevate the university's standing in pharmaceutical research by establishing research units, improving the quality of research projects, collaborating with ethical committees to conduct research on ethical grounds, suggesting research projects for related researchers, and providing special support for distinguished researchers. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of publishing pharmaceutical research journals and encourages the publication of scientific papers in peer-reviewed international journals.

The operational mechanisms of the Chair of Abdullah Bin Ghoneim Therapeutic Prophetic Medicine Research involve reviving the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him (PBUH), in healing with plants and medicinal herbs and utilizing them in the pharmaceutical industries in Saudi Arabia. The goal is to transform raw materials into modern, regulated pharmaceutical forms. The chair utilizes available expertise in fields such as plant chemistry, biotechnology, and pharmacy. Its work begins by collecting plants from various regions of Saudi Arabia or procuring them from local markets. These plants are then authenticated, their active ingredients identified, and their pure substances, proven to be effective as medicine, undergo in-depth studies to be prepared in modern pharmaceutical forms, such as extended-release formulations and methods to control the drug's pathway within the body, aiming to reduce side effects and improve treatment methods while utilizing modern drug formulation and manufacturing techniques.