Technology Parks in Saudi Arabia
Prince Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz Science Park (PASP)
Background
The Prince Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz Science Park (PASP) was established in 2003. Located on a 300,000 square meter site, north of the King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM) main campus, the park is closely integrated with the university. The location with its proximity to science and engineering colleges provides for considerable interaction between tenant firms, their personnel and university scientists and engineers.
The park houses a range of firms, mainly those involved in the petroleum and chemical industry and the growing IT sector, both of which are major strengths of the university. The first development phase of the park, which is expected to be completed by 2004, will be leased to companies interested in maintaining close links with the university community as well as with other Saudi Petroleum and IT-based industries.
Focus sectors
- Petroleum
- ICT
Established institutions and/or companies
- Schlumberger
- Ciba
- JCCP
Jeddah BioCity Science Park (JBC)
Background
Jeddah BioCity company is in the process of assisting the establishment the first Bio Park in the Middle East where a highly dedicated and focused biotechnology research park will be developed with the aid of professional experts provided by the company. The Science Park will be located in King Abdul-Aziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Focus sectors
- Biotechnology