In September this year the Directorate General for Industrial Property at King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology granted 14 patents, of which three were for Saudi nationals and 11 for non-Saudis, in addition to six industrial design certificates.
According to a report issued by the directorate, the Saudi nationals who obtained the patents are: Ahamad Almbrad for inventing the automated irrigation system for injection; Mohammed Abdul Rauf and Maher Altunsiy for inventing sulfur porcelain; and Najya Alzaibaqy and Nuha Zeleay for inventing a needle that diagnoses malaria and blood diseases.
The Al Madinah ‘News Bulletin’ report indicated that the directorate received during the same period 81 patent applications, including 26 requests by Saudi nationals and 55 by non-Saudis. The directorate also received 61 industrial design certificate requests.
The directorate did not receive any request related to plant varieties.
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KACST grants 14 patents
KACST grants 14 patents
Saudi defense minister meets with Qatar emir
RIYADH: Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman met with the Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani in Doha on Wednesday, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
The strong relations between Saudi Arabia and Qatar were reviewed and the latest regional developments and efforts to address them were discussed during the meeting. Topics of mutual interest were also spoken about.
Prince Khalid conveyed the greetings of King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and their wishes of further progress and prosperity for the Qatari government and people.
In return, Sheikh Tamim sent his greetings and feelings of appreciation to the Saudi leadership.
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