Prince Naif ibn Abdul-Aziz, the Second Deputy Premier and Interior Minister, received here last night Dr Osama Tayyeb, the rector of King Abdul-Aziz University, accompanied by a high-ranking delegation. Speaking on the occasion, Dr Saeed al-Effendi, the director of the social and human research center at the University, said the center is concerned with tackling human and social problems in line with scientific bases adding that the center is keen on extending scientific services and consultations in the human and social domains. On his part, Prince Naif said King Abdulaziz, the Kingdom's Founder, had given utmost attention to the educational sector adding that 'we are now in the era of sciences and knowledge, and our Leadership is keen on attaining development in the educational sector and raising the standard of the citizens'. Prince Naif pointed out that researches and studies which are conducted by the universities positively contribute to solving social problems.
