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During the Sustainable Partnerships Conference “Research and Innovation towards a
Prosperous Economy”, organized by the Ministry of Education in Riyadh, King
Khalid University signed a cooperation agreement with the Southern Province
Cement Company.

In the presence of His Excellency the University President, Prof. Faleh bin Rajallah
Al-Solami, the signing took place. Representing the university in signing the
agreement was the Dean of the College of Engineering, Prof. Mohammad Khaloofa
Al-Misfer, while the Southern Province Cement Company was represented by its
Executive Vice President of Manufacturing Services, Eng. Saud bin Barqan. This
agreement stems from the common responsibilities of the two sides towards the
community of Aseer region, and the necessary pursuit of integration between the two
sides to raise the level of programs and activities that serve human development in the
region.

Areas of cooperation include mutual training and training courses between the parties,
benefiting from the efforts of professors and researchers in developing appropriate
solutions to the problems that may confront the company. In addition to learning
about the results of research and studies conducted at the university and benefiting
from them in all fields. Further, allowing visits to factories, providing students with
the opportunity to conduct research studies and participate in the research of interest,
as well as coordinating the programs and activities of the parties.