The Prince Sultan Defense Studies and Research Center (PSDSARC) signed several research contracts with Imam Mohammad ibn Saud Islamic University at the Center’s headquarters in Riyadh. This initiative was supported and enabled by the General Authority for Defense Development to enhance cooperation with Saudi universities and support scientific research.

The signing ceremony was attended by Dr. Saud bin Saeed, Director General of the Center, and Dr. Naif Al-Otaibi, Vice Rector for Graduate Studies and Scientific Research at the university. Representing the parties were Dr. Mohammed Al-Kanhal, PSDSARC’s Assistant Director General for Scientific and Technical Affairs, and Dr. Salem Al-Yami, Dean of Scientific Research at the university.

Dr. Saud bin Saeed underscored the Center’s commitment to strengthening partnerships and cooperation with national universities and academic institutions, in line with the directions of the General Authority for Defense Development, which seeks — through the Center — to deepen and own defense technologies and to develop specialized human capital in the defense development sector.

Through strengthening its relationships with universities as well as academic and research institutions, the Center aims to support and enhance research momentum, build distinguished and qualified national capabilities, and contribute to creating a national environment that fosters high-quality research, facilitates knowledge and expertise exchange with relevant stakeholders, and establishes research and technical collaborations with leading entities to transfer and localize advanced defense technologies.