King Approves Decisions of Higher Education Council

Riyadh, November 07, SPA -- The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Abdullah
bin Abdulaziz, who is also Chairman of Higher Education Council, has approved the
decisions taken by the Council on the establishment of a number of research centers
in a number of universities.

In a statement to The Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the Minister of Higher Education,
Dr. Khalid bin Mohammed Al-Anqari pointed out that the Council has approved in its
56th session the establishment of a number of departments and centers in a number
of universities.

He added that among the decisions is one related to the assignment of the teaching
staff as undersecretaries to a number of the universities.

Dr. Al-Anqari expressed his thanks to and appreciation of the King, the Crown
Prince and the Second Deputy Premier for supporting education and exploiting all
potentials for its development.
--SPA 15:28 LOCAL TIME 12:28 GMT NNNN