King Khalid University
Center of Bee Research and its Products
Vision
Regional Excellence in Bee Research, Natural Product Development, and Commercialization.
Mission
Advancing High-Quality Research in Beekeeping, and Developing Investable Natural Products in Line with Global Standards.
Goals
1. Achieving Vision 2030 by focusing on environmental and agricultural sustainability through field and laboratory studies.
2. Publishing high-quality scientific research in leading international journals and participating in specialized conferences and symposia on beekeeping.
3. Establishing specialized laboratories and a dedicated apiary for bee research at King Khalid University in collaboration with both the public and private sectors.
4. Developing modern technologies for beekeeping and its products using genetic engineering, nanotechnology, artificial intelligence, and materials science.
5. Preserving and proliferating the local bee strain.
6. Enhancing beekeeping techniques and improving beekeepers' skills through training and consultancy.
7. Promoting international collaboration and providing training for students in the field of beekeeping.
8. Raising awareness about the importance of local honey bees and their products, with the involvement of graduate students.
9.Investing in bee products and developing them to reach global markets in line with international standards.
10. Authoring and translating specialized books and scientific publications in the field of beekeeping.
11. Contributing to the development of laws and regulations governing the beekeeping industry in the Kingdom.
Labs
Advanced Laboratory for Diseases and Vaccines
Bee Breeding and Biology Laboratory
Quality Laboratory for Honey and Bee Products Analysis.
Laboratory of Genetics and Queen Breeding.
Bee Venom and Natural Products Production Laboratory.
Excellence Lab for Honey Packaging and Canning.