Prince Salman bin Abdulaziz, the Governor of Riyadh Region received here today Dr. Khalid bin Mohammed Al-Anqari, Minister of Higher Education; Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed Al-Faisal, Director of King Saud University and a number of the university's officials who have been awarded King Abdulaziz Medal by Crown Prince Abdullah bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Premier and Commander of the National Guard for their scientific distinction and registering of scientific invention patents. At the outset of the meeting, Prince Salman praised Saudi inventors and the great role being played by Saudi universities in the field of research and invention and the provision of qualified and trained cadres.