Saudi Arabia aims to address gap between ivory tower and economy

Tech university to open center for applied research, launch $200 million venture fund amid strategic overhaul of school

Saudi Arabia is getting more nimble as it tweaks the direction of its biggest research university to provide economic opportunities for the country.

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman announced an ambitious strategic overhaul in mid-August at King Abdullah...

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