In a step towards bolstering academic and scientific collaboration, King Khalid University, represented by its Institute for Studies and Consulting Services, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Institute of Research and Studies at Saudi Electronic University. The agreement aims to elevate the quality of research and consulting services, with a shared vision of advancing academic excellence.

Dr. Maqbool bin Ali Al-Aliani, Dean of the Institute for Studies and Consulting Services at King Khalid University, signed the MoU, while Dr. Jamal Al-Ghamdi, Dean of the Institute of Research and Studies, represented Saudi Electronic University.

The core of this agreement revolves around cooperation in critical fields such as training, education, and consulting services. It sets the groundwork for joint research projects and supports initiatives in scientific and environmental fields. Both institutions are committed to strengthening their academic capacities through the exchange of expertise and the organization of workshops and specialized training courses.

Dr. Al-Aliani highlighted that this agreement is a key pillar in the Institute’s strategy to achieve institutional excellence. He stressed the importance of utilizing the university’s expertise and resources to serve the community and contribute to sustainable development. The Institute, he emphasized, is dedicated to providing top-tier studies, consulting, and training services that support both the public and private sectors at local and regional levels.

He further noted that this partnership aligns with the Institute’s strategic goals, which focus on deepening the university’s engagement with external sectors. Through the provision of scientific, technical, and administrative support, the Institute aims to foster innovative and sustainable solutions. Dr. Al-Aliani reaffirmed the Institute's commitment to nurturing a creative work environment that encourages innovation and competitiveness, in line with the university’s broader objectives of expanding partnerships and boosting its research project portfolio.