Awwal 22, 1432 H/April 26, 2011, SPA -- U.S. ambassador to the Kingdom James Smith has lauded Al-Qassim University for providing an excellent and sophisticated quality of education. In a statement after his visit to the University yesterday, the U.S. Ambassador emphasized the supporting of the partnership between Saudi and U.S. universities and helping Saudi students who wish to get whatever information they want on U.S universities. The Ambassador Smith also praised the development of Al-Qassim region and its rich culture, history and established traditions, pointing out that the aim of his visit to the region is to strengthen the commercial ties as well as the educational and cultural exchange between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United States of America.