The Research Vessel 'Thuwal II' (RV Thuwal II) is a regional scientific vessel dedicated to supporting marine research missions in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, including major projects and government ministries. Announced by King Abdullah University for Science and Technology 'KAUST ' in 2024, construction is expected to be completed in 2026, making it the Kingdom’s first regional research vessel. Capabilities of the 'RV Thuwal II' The 'RV Thuwal II' pr...
The Center of Excellence in Biotechnology Research is a center specializing in biotechnology in the fields of medical sciences, agriculture, environment, and pharmacy. It is one of four research centers at King Saud University in Riyadh, the capital of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The center is funded by the Ministry of Education , and it was established in 2008. Fields of the Center of Excellence in Biotechnology Research The Center of Excellence in Biotechnology Research leads research, train...
Al-Fatah Private School is one of the earliest private community schools in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It was established in Makkah al-Mukarramah , west of Saudi Arabia, by several local residents. The school later became a formal institution under the supervision of the Ministry of Knowledge (now the Ministry of Education ). Establishment phase of al-Fatah Private School The establishment of al-Fatah Private School in Makkah al-Mukarramah is attributed to Muhammad Hussein Abdulghani Felemban...
The Sheikh Ibrahim al-Rajhi Research Chair for Arbitration and Advocate Studies is a research chair at Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University , established in 2010. It focuses on contemporary issues and developments in arbitration and legal practices in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The chair aims to provide accurate advice and consultations and to conduct in-depth research and studies. Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University began as the College of...
The Prince Khalid Bin Sultan Chair for Water Research is a research chair established at King Saud University in Riyadh in 2009. It reflects the university's commitment to launching new research initiatives that address developmental and environmental issues. Focus areas of Prince Khalid Bin Sultan Chair for Water Research The Prince Khalid Bin Sultan Chair for Water Research focuses on advancing wastewater reuse from domestic, industrial, and agricultural sources. It seeks to deve...
The 101 Film Studio Program is an educational arts program presented by the Films Commission under the Ministry of Culture , in collaboration with the Ministry of Education in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The program aims to enhance training programs and cultural cinematic activities, providing a supportive educational environment for national talents across various fields of filmmaking. It seeks to prepare a generation capable of producing films that tell the stories of Saudi culture and refle...
The National Program for Open Educational Content is one of the initiatives of the National eLearning Center (NeLC ) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It focuses on enriching educational content by enabling individuals and entities to publish, reuse, and share open educational resources (OER) for free. In 2018, the Council of Ministers issued a decision to transfer the supervisory responsibilities of NeLC to the National Open Educational Content Program. Program objectives The National Program fo...
The Center for Health Research at Najran University is a research center affiliated with Najran University in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Established in 2009, it specializes in conducting health and scientific research and performing health surveys for endemic diseases in Najran Province , southwest of Saudi Arabia. It aims to serve as a reference for health research for the benefit of society. Function of the Center for Health Research at Najran University The Center for Health Research at Na...
The Hadaf Leadership Program is one of the initiatives of the Human Resources Development Fund in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, aimed at qualifying and developing Saudi employees working in private sector establishments, in alignment with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030 . The Hadaf Leadership Program is offered in collaboration with Cranfield University in the United Kingdom. Objectives of the Hadaf Leadership Program The Hadaf Leadership Program aims to support private sector establishments...
Jeddah Governorate is home to five universities, including two public universities: King Abdulaziz University and the University of Jeddah. Additionally, there are three private universities: the University of Business and Technology , Effat University , and Dar al-Hekma University . King Abdulaziz University , established in 1967 as a private university, was among the first universities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to admit Saudi women for bachelor's degree studies. In 1968, the univers...
The Eastern Province of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has five universities located across various cities. Four of these are public universities: King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM) in Dhahran City , King Faisal University in al-Ahsa Governorate , Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University in Dammam City , and University of Hafr al-Batin in Hafr al-Batin City. Additionally, there is one private university, Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University , located in al-Khobar City . The KFUPM ...
The duration of a PhD program in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is no less than three years. It requires completing at least thirty credit hours of coursework, either through a full-time study system or its equivalent, and submitting a dissertation or research project after obtaining a master’s degree. PhD studies are available through another system offered by some educational institutions, called the 'research-based PhD,' which focuses on research in a specific field alongside course...