King Khalid University, represented by the College of Engineering, signed a cooperation agreement with the Southern province Cement company with the aim of achieving research and training cooperation, in addition to integration between the two sides in the service of human development and building social responsibility, in the presence of His Excellency the President of the University, Pr. Falleh R. M. Al-Solamy, at the university city-Abha.
The university was represented in signing the agreement by the Undersecretary for Educational and Academic Affairs, Dr. Saad bin Dajam, and by the Southern Region Cement Company, its CEO, Eng. Aqil bin Kadsa.
The Dean of the College of Engineering, Pr. Muhammad Al Mesfer, explained that one of the most prominent areas of cooperation stipulated in the terms of the agreement was to build joint training and research programs, and to provide various activities and events aimed at community service and development, in addition to allowing students to conduct research studies, and exchanging experiences between the two parties.