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His Royal Highness Prince Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz, Governor of the Eastern Province, received today (Tuesday) at his office in the Emirate headquarters Dr. Mohammed bin Mohsen Al Saggaf, President of King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM), accompanied by a number of vice presidents, college deans, and senior university officials.
His Royal Highness the Governor highlighted the important role of universities in creating advanced educational environments and providing academic pathways aligned with current needs. He emphasized the importance of continuing to develop academic programs and disciplines in line with labor market requirements and the continued advancement of higher education.
His Royal Highness also congratulated the university’s leadership, faculty, staff, and students on KFUPM achieving first place in the SUAS 2026 International Drone Competition, held in Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States.
Dr. Al Saggaf presented an overview of the university’s key programs and academic and research plans, as well as its progress in education and innovation. He also reviewed the latest developments in programs and projects that the university plans to implement during the next phase.
Dr. Al Saggaf expressed his appreciation to His Royal Highness the Governor of the Eastern Province, affirming the university’s commitment to further developing its academic and research programs and enhancing the quality of its outcomes in line with developments in scientific and technological fields and the needs of the labor market.
