Queen Iffat was an informal title given to her because of her beloved status in Saudi Arabia. In 1967, Iffat began making public appearances at state events. She became honorary president of the "Saudi Arabian Renaissance Society" — a woman's society in Riyadh to teach women skills in crafts, and to assist needy families — in the organization's fifth anniversary. Her "Saudi Renaissance Movement" sponsored free clinics and literary classes for women. Her comprehensive philanthropic activities included social welfare for women. During the 1960s, she established the first two social agencies in Saudi Arabia — Women's Welfare Association in
Jeddah and Al Nahdah Women's Welfare Association in Riyadh. These programs are still available today. In 1967, Iffat launched the Nahdah Al Saudiyyah, an organization that educated illiterate Riyadh women. In August 1999, Iffat established
Effat University adjacent to Dar Al Hanan Iffat frequented many graduation ceremonies. Her motto was "Educate yourself. Be good mothers. Bring up perfect Saudis. Build your country." Her other motto was "The mother can be a school in herself if you prepare her well".{{cite book|author1=Mai Yamani|author2=Andrew Allen ==Personal life==