Saudi Arabia Opens New Research University

Saudi Arabia is celebrating its national day (Wednesday) by inaugurating a new research university. The multibillion-dollar project honors King Abdullah, who has put the coeducational university at the center of his effort to reform Saudi Arabia's educational system. The king hopes to make KAUST, as the university is known, a world-class center of scientific excellence. Some of his subjects think the campus could become a target for hardline clerics who insist on strict gender segregation in the Islamic kingdom.
Sabina Castelfranco reports for VOA from Thuwal, Saudi Arabia.

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[dapooo888]

indeed, It's a new era of the Saudi Eduaction system, which is moving forward to a better future.

[TheHassanhass]

i will come to you very soon,,,,,,,,,,,,

[happinesson]

This school signifies the wealth of Saudi Arabia. Magnificent structure! A land mark of its own.

[zeroweaver13]

secularism FTW

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@IAMJESUSmovie

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[ronjersan]

I hope that they are giving open scholar for all student want to study specially the poor headed one. and hope also accept student graduate from vocational and technical courses to enhance the interest and capability to explore the world of science.

[IAMJESUSmovie]

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