Dr Imdadullah Hidayat-ur-Rehman, an Assistant Professor at the MIS Department of the Faculty of Business Administration, University of Tabuk since September 2022, is a luminary in the field of Information Technology An alumnus of University Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, where he earned his PhD in 2019, Dr Imdadullahs groundbreaking thesis on "Adoption and Continuance Intention Model for Mobile Banking in Saudi Arabia" has set new benchmarks in understanding mobile digital platforms
His research, a blend of FinTech, ChatGPT, e-business, e-learning, cloud computing, and more, is not just extensive but pioneering, finding pride of place in esteemed ISI web of science and Scopus indexed journals His work employs innovative mixed-methods and advanced analytical approaches, significantly contributing to the fields of digital transformation and financial technology
Currently, Dr Imdadullah is leading two significant research projects under the Deanship of Research at the University of Tabuk The first, titled "Examining the Dimensions of Green Finance and its Impact on Sustainable Performance of Financial Institutions in Saudi Arabia for Competitive Advantage", explores the transformative role of green finance in the financial sector The second project, "Green University Initiative (GUI) Management in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", delves into sustainable practices within educational institutions, underscoring his commitment to environmental stewardship in academia His recent collaboration with the Capital Market Authority of Saudi Arabia on “The Role of FinTech in Wealth Management is a testament to his expertise Dr Imdadullah is a beacon of knowledge and collaboration, continually seeking partnerships for research at his university and beyond