On Tuesday, January 13, 2026, Qassim University signed a memorandum of understanding with the Saudi Mining Services Company (Isnaad) to enhance the investment environment in the mining sector by providing pioneering services and integrated digital solutions, during the university's participation in the International Mining Conference 2026 in its fifth edition, at the King Abdulaziz Convention Center in Riyadh.
The memorandum aims to enhance cooperation between the two parties in organizing and implementing joint programs, initiatives and projects to develop the mining sector.
The memorandum includes several areas of strategic cooperation between the two parties, including training, qualification, human and professional capacity building in the mining sector, developing academic and professional programs, certificates and specialized career paths in mining, implementing studies, applied research and joint research projects in the fields of mining, providing technical and administrative advisory services related to the mining sector, attracting and exchanging national and international expertise, specialized competencies and professional knowledge pioneers, organizing conferences, seminars, workshops and events in mining, and supporting

