The Prince Sultan Defense Studies and Research Center (PSDSARC) signed a number of research contracts and agreements today during the International Education Exhibition (EDGEx 2025), held from April 13–16 in Riyadh. The event was organized by the Ministry of Education with the participation of leading academic institutions and technology companies from the local and international education sectors.

These included research contracts with King Khalid University and Qassim University, encompassing a range of innovative, high-quality studies in security and defense systems, in addition to a joint cooperation agreement with Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University.

Dr. Saud bin Saeed, Director General of PSDSARC, emphasized the Center’s commitment — through this distinguished educational event — to exploring and fostering cooperation with academic and research institutions participating in the exhibition. The aim is to help create a national environment that stimulates high-quality and advanced research, promotes knowledge and expertise exchange with relevant stakeholders, and builds research and technical collaboration with leading entities to transfer and localize advanced defense technologies.

He also noted that the exhibition serves as an excellent platform to discover the latest innovations and scientific solutions across various disciplines, aligning with the objectives of the General Authority for Defense Development, which the Center strives to achieve by training specialized human capital in the defense development sector and advancing the localization of defense technologies.