King Khalid University scholar, Dr. Sami Al-Shehri, Lecturer in the Methodologies of Teaching Mathematics, obtained a Philosophy Doctorate with first class honors from the University of Cincinnati.

Dr. Al-Shehri achieved first place after achieving the highest academic level at the University of Cincinnati, which is considered one of the strongest and oldest American Universities. It was founded in 1819 AD. It is one of the leading American Universities in the disciplines of early education, e-Learning, curricula, methodologies, special education, and masters programs in virtual education.

Dr. Al-Shehri seized the opportunity and thanked the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman Bin Abdulaziz and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, Mohamed Bin Salman - May God preserve them for their endless efforts to raise the intellectual and scientific achievement of citizens. Dr. Al-Shehri added that the Leaders of the Kingdom have always cherished the education sector and scholarship programs. Dr. Al-Shehri also thanked King Khalid University Rector, Prof. Dr. Faleh Bin Rajaa Allah Al-Solamy, for his permanent follow-up and care for scholars through the prompt facilitation of their transactions and the provision of all forms of assistance.