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Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz Center for Environmental Research and Natural Resources Sustainability - King Khalid University

Vision, Mission, and Goals

Vision :

Excellence in studies, research, and community service in the fields of environment, agriculture, and natural resource development both locally and regionally

Mission :

Leadership in conducting research and studies in environmental and agricultural fields and the sustainable exploitation of natural resources

Goals :

Monitoring, analyzing, and evaluating environmental conditions and issues, identifying their natural and cultural factors, and developing solutions to address them. This contributes to enabling public and private institutions to formulate appropriate policies and strategies to prevent environmental degradation.
Encouraging joint research collaboration among researchers in various environmental science fields at King Khalid University and other universities.
Preparing and training national cadres in various fields related to the environment, agriculture, and water quality.
Providing scientific and technical consultancy services in studies and projects.
Organizing specialized seminars, workshops, and scientific conferences in the center's field.
Coordinating and cooperating with centers of mutual interest locally and globally.
Producing and publishing research in environmental and agricultural fields to ensure efficient spending and reduced consumption.
Raising awareness and educating the public on the center's areas of work.
Enhancing studies and research that focus on improving the quality of natural products of animal or plant origin to support the economy and innovation quality.

Research Support Projects for Research Centers

#	Project Name	Project Status
1	Environmental Impact Study of Dams in the Southern Region and Their Effects	Completed
2	Environmental Protection of Asir, Southwest Saudi Arabia	Completed
3	Environmental Impact Assessment Study for the "Dalghan Park Racecourse Project in Abha"	Completed
4	Removal of Heavy Metals from Wastewater Using Clay Sediments in Asir Region, Southwest Saudi Arabia	Completed
5	Forest Fire Reforestation and Rehabilitation Project (Al-Soudah - Tanomah) Phase One	Completed
6	Establishment and Design of Al-Arar Research Field at the University City in Al-Fara'a and Conducting Research Studies to Monitor the Growth and Propagation of the Perennial Juniper Plant in Asir Region Forests.	Ongoing
7	Studies and Research on Improving Coffee Product in Asir and Valuing Its Production	Ongoing
8	Digitization of Biodiversity in Asir Region for Environmental Sustainability	Ongoing
9	Experiment to Improve the Growth and Production of Juniper Seedlings and Seed Growth Under Different Conditions and Treatments	Ongoing
10	Contribution to the "Let's Make It Green" Campaign by Cultivating Local Plants in Al-Qaraa University City	Completed
11	Integrated Training Program for Farmers in Agricultural Terraces, Rainwater Harvesting, and Sustainability of Forest Agriculture	Completed
12	Project to Produce and Improve the Growth of Dragon Fruit as a Promising Crop in Arid Environments in Saudi Arabia	Ongoing
13	Preparation of a Collaborative Project Between the National Center for Vegetation Cover Development and Combating Desertification and Prince Sultan Center for Environmental Research and Studies Regarding Model Nurseries in Asir Region	Ongoing
14	Juniper Trees Pruning Initiative Project Affected by Dieback Phenomenon	Completed
15	Project to Provide Consulting Services for Studying Ways to Prevent Forest Fires and Address Their Effects in the Forests of the Southern and Southwestern Regions	Ongoing
16	Preparation of a Book on Forest Rehabilitation Strategy in Asir Region	Completed
17	Research, Development, and Innovation Authority Project in the Circular Economy	Ongoing
18	Research Studies Project for Aquaculture of Some Economically Viable Crops in Saudi Arabia	Ongoing
19	Environmental Impact Study of Some Sites in the Southern Regions	Ongoing
20	Studies on Genetic Improvement and Understanding the Genetic Sequence of Camels in Saudi Arabia in Collaboration with Huazhong University, China	Ongoing
21	Commercial Biofertilizer Production Project	Ongoing
22	Project to Survey Invasive Plants in King Khalid University City - King Khalid University, Mechanically Control Them, and Study the Feasibility of Optimal Investment in Invasive Plants	Ongoing
23	Project for the Preservation and Sustainability of Ancient Trees	Ongoing
24	Production of Wood Pellets as Biofuel from Invasive Plants	Preparation Phase
25	Extraction of Commercial Active Ingredients from Dragon Fruit and Their Medical Uses	Ongoing
26	Recycled Wood	Preparation Phase
27	Design of Tea Fields in National Parks in Asir Region	Preparation Phase
28	Local Environmental Expertise Program (LEEP) - Training and Qualifying Local Experts at Various Levels	Ongoing

Contact Guide

Dr. Rahmah Nasser Jureis Al-Qathanin

Director of Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz Center for Environmental Research and Natural Resource Sustainability

rngerse@kku.edu.sa

00966500166936

Dr. Ahmed Ezzat Shafei

Supervisor, Animal Biodiversity Development Research Unit

aabdelrahman@kku.edu.sa

00966583414564

Dr. Khaled Ahmed Ibrahim

Supervisor, Natural Resources Sustainability Unit

Kobayd@kku.edu.sa

00966534202086

Dr. Ahmed Abbas

Supervisor, Food Security Unit

ahhassan@kku.edu.sa

00966540271385

Dr. Ramadan Nasser

Supervisor, Forest Management and Plant Diversity Unit

rnasser@kku.edu.sa

00966567907955

Dr. Iman El-Beely

Supervisor, Processing Industries and Environmental Investment Unit

erbeely@kku.edu.sa

00966592050692

Mr. Ali Zagaf

Supervisor of Administrative and Financial Affairs

amzgaf@kku.edu.sa

00966505758888

Mr. Abdulhakim Al-Gharabi

Environmental Technician - Supervisor of Laboratories and Equipment

hakim-17@kku.edu.sa

00966506755552

Eng. Abdullah Wazi

Office Manager

wazi@kku.edu.sa

00966557753295

Last Modified Date: 21/08/2024 - 08:29 am Saudi Arabia Time