RIYADH — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has approved the renaming of the National Defense University to King Salman University for National Defense.
Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman expressed his gratitude and appreciation to King Salman and to Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman in this regard. He emphasized that naming the institution after King Salman reflects the care and attention the education sector receives from the leadership and underscores its ongoing commitment to human development and preparing leaders—a fundamental pillar for safeguarding the nation’s security and strengthening its achievements.
Prince Khalid said that this naming serves as an incentive for the university to continue developing its educational and research systems and supporting decision-making in the fields of national defense and security.
This is in line with the objectives for the development of the Ministry of Defense—a roadmap for which was charted by the Crown Prince.
Source: Saudi Gazette