Saudi King approves decisions of Higher Education Council

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Premier and Chairman of Higher Education Council, has approved a number of decisions taken by the Council in its 70th session. The Minister of Higher Education, Dr. Khalid bin Mohammed Al-Anqari said in a statement to Saudi Press Agency (SPA) that the Council had approved a number of decisions including the establishment of a national University in Jeddah, 9 colleges and some institutes in universities; financing of scientific chairs; and annual reports of universities. Dr. Al-Anqari has expressed his thanks to and appreciation of the King for his unlimited support to higher education institutions.