KSU Expanding into the Knowledge Economy

Saudi Arabia is taking major steps to establish an advanced research and educational center at King Saud University in Riyadh. Contracts have been signed to build two major research institutes at KSU which will be able to compete with other world-class research facilities.

In addition to the building plan a five year letter of understanding was signed with the world renowned textbook publisher Macmillan of the UK. Macmillan has agreed to provide KSU and its 55,000 students with a host of services which will include training for high-quality scientific editing; workshops on writing; and how to publish research papers for globally read journals.

KSU is committed to taking a leadership role in developing Saudi Arabia’s knowledge economy,” said Dr. Khaled Al-Rasheed, director of KSU’s Scientific Fellowship Program.

Renault Safrane 2011 Debuts in Saudi Arabia

The official Renault dealership in Saudi Arabia, Gulf Advantage Automobiles, (GAA) announced this week that their showrooms in Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam will soon add the latest Renault model, the Safrane 2011 to its line-up of cars for sale.

According to the managing director of GAA,

“The Renault Safrane is a flagship model for the brand, and the new model has improved upon the successes and strengths of previous models, bringing a fantastic high-end, luxury saloon to the Gulf Cooperation Council market.”

The Safrane was developed by Renault to function best in the signature climate of the Middle East. The Renault philosophy of “Drive the Change” is written all over this luxury car, which includes the latest cutting-edge technology designed to bring an incredible driving experience to passengers and drivers alike.

Zamil Joins With Severfield-Rowen to Build in Saudi Arabia and Middle East

The biggest manufacturer of structural steel in the United Kingdom, Severfield-Rowen, has teamed up with Zamil Steel Industries with the intention of providing improved design, fabrication and construction capability of structural steelwork. The focus of the partnership will be to make available to clients in Saudi Arabia and the more expansive Middle East, specialized steel structures.

Zamil Steel Industries is a sector business of the Zamil Industrial Investment Company which announced the strategic partnership last week. Together they hope to develop and build projects requiring intensive engineering content, such as airports, stadiums, train stations, museums, power plants, high-rise buildings and the like.

"This agreement is the result of ongoing collaboration between Zamil Steel and leading international companies to execute steel structures and buildings projects in the region. It is also a distinctive addition to Zamil Steel's capabilities in the design, manufacture and installation of mega-projects in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, GCC States and the Middle East," said Adnan Al-Mansour, President of Zamil Steel.