Saudi envoy to UK receives KAU students

Saudi Ambassador to the UK Prince Khalid bin Bandar bin Sultan, center, meets the vice president of King Abdul Aziz University for educational affairs, Dr. Abdulmonem Al-Hayani, and students taking part in the Future Scientists Program. (SPA)
Updated 14 September 2019
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Saudi envoy to UK receives KAU students

LONDON: The Saudi ambassador to the UK received the vice president of King Abdul Aziz University (KAU) for educational affairs, Dr. Abdulmonem Al-Hayani, and students taking part in the Future Scientists Program, part of a cooperation agreement between KAU and Oxford University.

The ambassador, Prince Khalid bin Bandar bin Sultan, applauded the students for participating in the program, which aims to develop their skills in the field of health to qualify them for scientific and academic research.

Al-Hayani told the ambassador that 21 KAU students and 31 Oxford teachers took part in the two-week program, which included lectures, specialized workshops and research development projects.

“The students received their certificates in the presence of the program’s president and general supervisor of the Target Discovery Institute, Prof. Peter Ratcliffe,” Al-Hayani said.


Makkah Qur’an contest attracts many students

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Makkah Qur’an contest attracts many students

  • The contest, which attracted many students, is aimed at creating a positive and motivating environment for the participants

MAKKAH: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Islamic Affairs has launched the preliminary rounds of the 27th King Salman Qur’an Competition in Makkah.

The contest, which attracted many students, is aimed at creating a positive and motivating environment for the participants.

The ministry wants to ensure a fair and competitive atmosphere, the Saudi Press Agency reported recently.

The preliminary rounds are being held across the Kingdom under the ministry’s supervision, and in accordance with regulations and standards that ensure integrity and transparency.

The final rounds of the competition will take place in Riyadh from Feb. 12 to 17.