Nesma & Partners, the leading contracting company in Saudi Arabia, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM), a prestigious University and a Research Institute in Saudi Arabia. The MoU aims to establish joint cooperation between both parties to achieve constructive, fruitful collaboration in the academic, scientific, training, research, and development fields.

The MoU was signed by Rami AlTurki, the Executive Committee chairman and a board director at Nesma & Partners, and Dr. Muhammad M. Al-Saggaf, President of KFUPM, under the patronage of HRH Prince Abdulaziz Bin Salman Bin Abdulaziz, Minister of Energy. This collaboration will focus on areas of mutual interest, including research in construction, engineering, innovative materials and technologies, AI, robotics, and smart materials.

 Commenting on the collaboration, Rami AlTurki stated, "We are excited to partner with KFUPM to foster innovation and drive research in critical areas of the construction industry. This MoU strengthens our commitment to excellence and reinforces our position as the leading contracting company in Saudi Arabia."

Dr. Muhammad Al-Saggaf, President of KFUPM, expressed optimism about the collaboration, saying, "Our partnerships are a crucial part of our university's strategic transformation, aimed at preparing our students to not only succeed but also to be key contributors to the growth of future economies in line with Vision 2030. Through our partnerships, we're enhancing education and research to ensure our university will play a pivotal role in supporting the goals of our government and industry partners."

 The signing of this MoU marks an important milestone in the strategic collaboration between Nesma & Partners and KFUPM, providing a solid foundation for future joint initiatives and projects.

About King Fahad University of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM)

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King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM) is a historic university that has been the center of education research and innovation since 1963. Located in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, KFUPM stands proud as a leading institution in science, engineering, and technology. With a legacy of graduating transformative leaders who have made their mark in both national and international arenas. KFUPM remains at the forefront of the Kingdom’s economic ambitions, driving the country towards the new global digital economy through promoting research and education to improve the human condition.

KFUPM ranked 163^rd globally in QS World University Rankings 2022. Our Engineering disciplines also ranked amongst the top 60 worldwide: Petroleum Engineering ranks 4th globally, and Mineral and Mining Engineering holds the 9th position. Proudly recognized as the top university in the Arab World in the 2023 QS Rankings.