مجلس نيوز | majlis-news
The Ministry of Education confirmed that the global progress recorded by the Kingdom in the efforts of universities to publish the research of the emerging Corona virus, which enabled it to maintain the first place in the Arab world, the 14th in the world, and the 12th place at the level of the G20 countries, came as a result of supporting the wise leadership – may God support it – for education.
The ministry explained that the statement of the Council of Ministers in its session held today embodies the support and continuous interest in research and innovation, and a continuation of the efforts made to address the Coronavirus Covid-19 pandemic, in a way that reflects the Kingdom’s ability and position in dealing with crises.
The Ministry of Education indicated its contributions to supporting research activities and innovations, uniting efforts in various universities and colleges, including university medical cities, hospitals, research centers and laboratories, and putting a footprint for the Kingdom in the field of research related to the virus, stressing its endeavor to empower and support its research and innovation system, by establishing more than A scientific forum and event, workshops, and the formation of specialized scientific committees with various relevant authorities, in addition to directing and following up Saudi universities to invest their capabilities, equipment, and distinguished cadres to enhance the Kingdom’s global competition.
The Ministry of Education took the initiative to present a package of initiatives during which it supported more than 20 universities in more than 250 research projects in all disciplines, as Saudi universities contributed 786 research papers, accounting for 84% of the Kingdom’s research production of 935 scientific papers related to the emerging corona virus. , Constituting nearly 2% of global research production.
Saudi universities’ research has diversified into more than 100 scientific disciplines, including health, technical, social, environmental and educational disciplines, and has been published in more than 100 international and local refereed scientific journals.