King Khalid University

King Khalid University is a large, comprehensive public research university headquartered in Abha and serving Saudi Arabia’s Asir region through 27 campuses, 26 colleges, and more than 61,000 students. Its business and community partnership functions provide structured routes for collaboration with government, hospitals, companies, and other external organizations, while its regional footprint offers access to a broad academic and graduate talent base. Central laboratories, university research centers, and an 800-bed University Medical City support applied work and translation into clinical, public-sector, and community settings. Research is supported by university programs, Ministry of Education funding, and competitive Saudi initiatives backed by the Research, Development and Innovation Authority; a technology-transfer and IP office supports patenting, licensing, investment, and startup formation.