Saudi Electronic University renamed Prince Musaed bin Abdulrahman University
RIYADH — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has directed that the Saudi Electronic University be renamed Prince Musaed bin Abdulrahman University, following a recommendation by Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman.The decision honors the late Prince Musaed bin Abdulrahman Al Saud in recognition of his distinguished national contributions and his service as one of the…
RIYADH — King Salman has ordered the Saudi Electronic University to be renamed Prince Musaed bin Abdulrahman University, following advice from Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman. The change honors the late Prince Musaed bin Abdulrahman Al Saud for his exceptional national contributions and service as a prominent statesman.
Education Minister Yousef Al-Benyan praised the decision, stating it reflects the leadership's ongoing support for Saudi Arabia's education system and commitment to enhancing the role of educational institutions in human development. He noted that naming the university after Prince Musaed preserves the legacy of a national figure whose career was closely linked to key stages in the Kingdom's development and the evolution of its institutions.
Prince Musaed bin Abdulrahman University's President, Dr. Mohammed bin Yahya Mardi, emphasized that the new name carries both national and academic significance, recognizing the late prince's contributions to the Kingdom. He added that Prince Musaed's interest in education, culture, and knowledge aligns with the university's mission to develop capabilities and expand access to learning.
Dr. Mardi expressed confidence that the university will continue its journey toward excellence and innovation, further strengthening its national impact inspired by the national and intellectual legacy carried by his name.
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