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King Endorses UQU's Grant of Honorary Doctorate Degree to Ex-Minister of Higher Education

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Published In 2017/03/09
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His Majesty the King has approved a request by Umm Al-Qura University (UQU) to grant honorary doctorate degree to incumbent Saudi Ambassador to France and Former Minister of Higher Education Dr. Khalid bin Mohamed Alangari for his services at the field of higher education in Saudi Arabia.

President of Umm Al Qura University (UQU) Dr. Bakri Bin M'atoog Bin Bakri Assas has praised His Royal Highness' decision and support given to the former minister who played a key role in development of higher education in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

The President said Dr. Alangari has served for two decades and maintained progress in many fields including the postgraduate studies, research and innovations.

The decision was put up for discussion during the UQU 3rd board meeting for the year 1437/1438H which was held at King Faisal bin Abdulaziz Hall in Al-Abdiyah.

The decision received unanimous support from the board members, Dr. Assas said, adding the former minister would be decorated during a ceremony slated for 27th at King Abdulaziz Hall in Al-Abdiyah.

Last Modified Date: 2017/03/09 - 9:23 ص Saudi Arabia Time