King to patronize World Conference on 'Nanotechnology

Riyadh, April 04, SPA -- Under the patronage of the Custodian of the
Two Holy Mosques, King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Institute
for Nanotechnology named after him, which is an affiliate of King
Saud University (KSU) will organize on Sunday in Riyadh, an
international conference entitled "World Conference on Nanotechnology
Industries - Pioneering Technology in the 21st Century".


Prominent scientists from Saudi Arabia, Arab states and a number of
countries will take part in the two-day conference.


In a statement to Saudi Press Agency (SPA) on this occasion, the
Rector of King Saud University Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulrahman Al-Othman
expressed his appreciation of the King for holding this International
Conference under his patronage and for supporting the university.

He said " Thanks to the continued support for nanotechnology program
provided by the Government of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques,
the Crown Prince, and the Second Deputy Premier, nanotechnology will
achieve in the Kingdom distinguished scientific achievements to be
recognized at global forums."