SAUDIS SET DEFENSE R&D A PRIORITY

ABU DHABI [MENL] -- Saudi Arabia has set defense research and development asa priority for the kingdom. The kingdom-owned King Abdul Aziz City For Science and Technology hascited defense R&D as one of 19 areas for growth. The institution, whichconducts a range of defense research, established the priorities as part ofa proposed five-year plan for the kingdom.