On behalf of Crown Prince Abdullah bin Abdulaziz, the Deputy Premier and Commander of the National Guard, Prince Salman bin Abdulaziz, the Governor of Riyadh Region patronized here today the Conference of Partnership between Universities and Private Sector in Research and Development. Upon arrival at the venue, Prince Salman was received by Prince Saud bin Abdullah bin Thinayyan Al Saud, Chairman of Jubail and Yanbu Royal Commission and Chairman of Board of Directors of SABIC, Dr. Khalid bin Mohammed Al-Anqari, the Minister of Higher Education and a number of university officials. A speech ceremony was held on this occasion. In his speech, Prince Salman noted that the conference provides an opportunity for scientists to meet with investors for achieving a strategic partnership to serve the purposes of the national development, wishing the conference all success. Prince Salman also inaugurated an exhibition held on the fringes of the conference. The ceremony was attended by Prince Miqren bin Abdulaziz, the Governor of Madinah Region and a number of princes.
