King Abdullah University for Sciences and Technology (KAUST) has recently singed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Research Center of The General Electric (GE) International, for enhancing cooperation in the field of scientific and technological development. The MOU was signed by Acting President of the University Eng Nazmi Al-Nasr and John Rice, the Deputy Chairman of the GE (International) Board of Directors. The MOU stipulates exchange of expertise and data on research and engineering issues. The MOU also provides for facilitating cooperation in researches in the field of oil and gas.