The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Premier and Chairman of Higher Education Council has approved a number of academic decisions recently adopted by the Council during a recent 51st session. In a statement to Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the Minister of Higher Education Dr. Khalid bin Mohammed Al-Anqari said that the Council approved the establishment of Effat National University; a number of institutes, centers and deanships at Saudi universities; and the assignment of a number of deputy rectors at a number of universities. The Minister of Higher Education expressed his thanks and gratitude to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud for his support to educational institutions and their march towards the ideal future planning for the service of leadership, homeland and its citizens.