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Saudi Arabia Launches World’s Biggest University
28th September
By Umm Zaynab, ADNISA Contributor
Saudi Arabia has inaugurated its first-ever fully integrated co-educational university with massive funds, seeking to propel the kingdom into the forefront of global technological research.
The multibillion dollar King Abdullah Science and Technology University (KAUST), built in the fishing village of Thwal -- some 80 km (50 miles) from Jeddah, the second largest city in Saudi Arabia -- took just two years to be completed. It boasts state-of-the-art labs as well as one of the world's fastest supercomputers. Classes will be taught in English.
"Humanity has been the target of vicious attacks from extremists, who speak the language of hatred," King Abdullah said at the inauguration ceremony on Wednesday. "Undoubtedly, scientific centers that embrace all peoples are the first line of defense against extremists. And today this university will become a house of wisdom ... a beacon of tolerance."
At least 817 students representing 61 different countries have already enrolled in the research university on the Red Sea coast. However, 314 of the students are ready to begin their classes while the rest are scheduled to attend classes at the onset of 2010.
King Abdullah has promoted reforms since taking office in 2005 to create a modern Muslim state, keep Western criticisms at bay and slash oil-fueled coffers. He, nonetheless is confronted by conservative clerics and princes who favor austere interpretation of Islam and spearhead stifling innovation in the kingdom.
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