Prince Naif opens the 19th national conference for computer

Riyadh, November 03, SPA -- On behalf of Crown Prince Sultan bin
Abdulaziz Al Saud, Deputy Premier, Minister of Defense and Aviation
and Inspector General, Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz, the Minister of
Interior, today opened the 19th national conference for computer,
organized by the Saudi Computer Association (SCA) under the theme
"Digital Economy and Information Technology Industry".

At a speech ceremony, Prince Dr. Majed bin Abdullah bin Mashari Al
Saud thanked the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin
Abdulaziz Al Saud for accepting SCA's honorary presidency.

Addressing the gathering, the Director of King Saud University gave
an account on the outcome of the first and second conferences, citing
the appropriation of SR12 billion for the university's development
projects including scientific and research chairs.

He said the number of research chairs amounted to 69 worth SR350
million, most important of which is Prince Naif Chair for
Intellectual Security studies aiming at enhancing comprehensive
security concept.

For his part, Prince Naif said such scientific gatherings reflect the
current scientific renaissance orchestrating all parts of the country
under the leadership of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King
Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and his Crown Prince.

The event was attended by princes, ministers, Ulema and university
professors and students.
--SPA