Qassim region unveils scientific research hub

Buraidah in Qassim Region, Saudi Arabia. (Screengrab/YouTube)
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  • Facility, operating under the region’s General Administration of Education, is set to revolutionize scientific research skills among students
  • Center covers a wide range of scientific disciplines including applied physics, biochemistry, computer engineering, robotics and artificial intelligence

BURAIDAH: Qassim Gov. Prince Faisal bin Mishaal bin Saud inaugurated on Thursday the Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Mushaiqih Center for Scientific Research and Innovation, in Buraidah.

The facility, operating under the region’s General Administration of Education, is set to revolutionize scientific research skills among students.

Equipped with state-of-the-art laboratories, the center covers a wide range of scientific disciplines including applied physics, biochemistry, computer engineering, robotics and artificial intelligence.

It also features dedicated spaces for emerging fields such as solar and alternative energy, aviation, space sciences, project showcases and a digital manufacturing workshop. The facility can accommodate 380 students.

During his tour, the governor received a briefing from Mohammed Al-Fraih, director general of education in the region.

The governor expressed his enthusiasm for the center’s potential, emphasizing its role in empowering students to discover their talents and develop their capabilities.

He said: “I am proud of our education department’s achievements and their commitment to preparing our youth for future challenges, particularly in technology, space sciences and specialized research.”