King Khalid University, represented by the College of Engineering, signs a cooperation agreement with Southern province Cement company

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.

 

 

 

  The Committee of Higher Studies for Masters and Research at the Department of Electrical Engineering recently held an Orientation Program for new MSc students to mark the beginning of the first semester of the academic year 1446. The event commenced with a welcoming address from the Department Chairman, Dr. AbdulRahman Alayedh, who set a positive tone for the sessions to follow. In the subsequent discussion, Dr. Mohammad Mastoor Alammar, the Coordinator of the Research and Higher Studies Committee, presented crucial information regarding the MSc Program's norms and regulations, which included guidance on the advising committee, course credits, and thesis requirements. The orientation program sought to educate students about the structure of the Master’s Program at both the college and university levels. It also introduced faculty members and their respective specializations, clarified the roles of various units within the academic system, and outlined how the College of Engineering and the Department of Electrical Engineering can support students throughout their academic journey. Additionally, committee member Dr. Javed Khan Bhutto shared his research experiences and discussed future prospects related to the Masters Course. The session concluded with Dr. Mohammad Mastoor Alammar delivering a vote of thanks to all attendees, marking a successful start for the incoming MSc students.
The College of Engineering at King Khalid University achieved the top 200 majors in the world after achieving a rank of 151-200 in the field of chemical engineering. The university also achieved record numbers in the field of electrical and electronics engineering by ranking 401-450 in the world.