KAUST and King Abdulaziz University join forces to support research in cancer, renewable energy and desert agriculture

Summary

KAUST and King Abdulaziz University (KAU) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate and fund scientific research. The collaboration will focus on areas including cancer research, energy harvesting and storage, solar technology, renewable energy, and desert agriculture. The MoU was signed by Donal Bradley, KAUST VP for Research, and Yusuf Al Turki, KAU VP for Graduate Studies and Scientific Research. Why it matters: This partnership between two leading Saudi universities will help advance research and development in areas critical to Saudi Vision 2030.