JEDDAH: Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has received an honorary doctorate from King Abdulaziz University (KAU) for promoting unity in the Muslim world.
King Salman received the honor while attending the 50th anniversary of KAU on Wednesday night, where he also launched several projects worth SR5.5 billion for the expansion of the facility.
Education Minister Ahmed bin Mohammed Al-Issa, president of KAU’s council, said that King Salman’s contribution has included major global aid and charity initiatives and protecting and preserving Islamic culture and heritage, SPA reported.
The minister made the statement after chairing the fifth session of the council for this academic year. He said the monarch has received numerous awards, medals and certificates for his achievements across the world.
At the 50th anniversary celebrations, the king launched the third phase of the university’s expansion projects, which includes buildings for first year students, a sports village, housing for staff, and other facilities for KAU’s branch in Rabigh.
In a speech, the king said that the country’s achievements were based on the Book of Allah and the Sunnah of His Messenger, peace be upon him. There was a focus on science and technology to ensure sustainable economic development, as part of the country’s Vision 2030 plan announced last month, he said.
The king also toured an exhibition held at King Faisal Conference Center and was briefed on the history of the university over the years and its plans for the future, and then watched a documentary on the facility.
King Salman received the honor while attending the 50th anniversary of KAU on Wednesday night, where he also launched several projects worth SR5.5 billion for the expansion of the facility.
Education Minister Ahmed bin Mohammed Al-Issa, president of KAU’s council, said that King Salman’s contribution has included major global aid and charity initiatives and protecting and preserving Islamic culture and heritage, SPA reported.
The minister made the statement after chairing the fifth session of the council for this academic year. He said the monarch has received numerous awards, medals and certificates for his achievements across the world.
At the 50th anniversary celebrations, the king launched the third phase of the university’s expansion projects, which includes buildings for first year students, a sports village, housing for staff, and other facilities for KAU’s branch in Rabigh.
In a speech, the king said that the country’s achievements were based on the Book of Allah and the Sunnah of His Messenger, peace be upon him. There was a focus on science and technology to ensure sustainable economic development, as part of the country’s Vision 2030 plan announced last month, he said.
The king also toured an exhibition held at King Faisal Conference Center and was briefed on the history of the university over the years and its plans for the future, and then watched a documentary on the facility.
