Al-Baha, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – November 2025
Al-Baha University has entered a strategic agreement with Naseej for Technology to upgrade its academic information system from Ellucian Banner Version 8 to Banner 9. This partnership aims to modernize the university’s digital infrastructure and establish a future-ready digital university. The core of this transformation will be Ellucian Banner 9, which will serve as the university’s Student Information System (SIS), managing the student lifecycle from admissions to degree auditing.
The upgrade will enhance Al-Baha University’s existing system, aiming towards a Cloud SaaS-native platform, and streamline academic and administrative processes. Ellucian Experience will offer a unified digital environment for students, faculty, and administrators, while Ellucian Insights will provide advanced analytics for better decision-making and strategic planning.
This digital transformation aligns with Al-Baha University’s efforts to enhance student engagement, boost operational efficiency, and support accreditation through a data-driven approach. It also emphasizes the university’s dedication to digital transformation and its alignment with national and global best practices.
Enhancing Efficiency, Quality, and the Student Digital Experience
In selecting scalable solutions, Al-Baha University aims to digitize workflows, improve data accuracy, enhance student engagement, and boost operational efficiency through automation and intelligent integration. The goal is to strengthen institutional planning, compliance, and performance monitoring through real-time analytics.
Executive Statement
“Partnering with Al-Baha University allows Naseej to support its vision for future-ready higher education,” said Eng. Othman Al-Abdulkarim, CEO of Naseej. “Our collaboration brings together Ellucian’s innovation and Naseej’s expertise to empower leadership and accelerate digital maturity.”
A Trusted Partner in Higher-Education Modernization
Naseej has been empowering educational institutions for over three decades. Al-Baha University joins a network of institutions benefiting from cloud-led modernization, strengthening governance, and enhancing academic operations with Naseej’s expertise.
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About Al-Baha University
Al-Baha University is a leading Saudi public university focused on education, research, and community engagement. With a commitment to a knowledge-based society, the university provides quality academic programs and fosters impactful research.
About Naseej for Technology
Naseej for Technology, a leading provider of knowledge solutions, has been serving academic institutions and organizations since 1989, offering digital solutions to drive transformation and streamline operations.
About Ellucian
Ellucian partners with over 2,800 customers in 50 countries, enhancing higher education through its AI-powered platform, offering tools and insights across the student lifecycle to achieve institutional success.