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THUWAL — Leaders from government, industry and academia converged on King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) for a three-day workshop titled, “Scaling Algal Production Technologies for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia” recently. Minister of Agriculture Fahd Balghunaim commented on the role of algae in the Kingdom and their link to food and pharmaceutical industries. “It is a noteworthy initiative that KAUST, with its impressive scientific capability, strategically aligns its research thrust to support the national agenda on food security, environmental sustainability and economic development,” said Balghunaim. “Saudi Arabia is the perfect location for this research and workshop,” said KAUST President Jean-Lou Chameau. — SG