His Excellency the Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Eng. Abdullah bin Amer Al-Sawahah, and his accompanying delegation visited Qassim University this morning, Sunday, December 22, 2024. He was received by His Excellency the President of the University, Professor Dr. Mohammed bin Fahad Al-Sharikh, in the presence of His Excellency the Governor of the Communications, Space & Technology Commission, Dr. Mohammed bin Saud Al-Tamimi, and their Excellencies the Vice Presidents of the University at the main campus in the university city.
His Excellency reviewed the university's innovation system and its most prominent achievements. The meeting reviewed aspects that enhance technical and research activities in the fields of the digital economy, innovation, and modern technologies, in line with the aspirations of Saudi Vision 2030.
During the visit, His Excellency met with innovative university students who have achieved outstanding national and international accomplishments, as well as a number of entrepreneurs. He also reviewed the innovative models and technical solutions of the most prominent startup companies incubated at the university, which number more than 45.
During his tour, His Excellency the Minister listened to an explanation of the university's innovative drone systems factory, which is one of the enablers of the innovation and research support ecosystem. It is established in partnership with United Defense Company, at the headquarters of the Digital Entrepreneurship Center on the university campus.













