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King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals

university, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia

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King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM) is a public, coeducational university located in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. Founded in 1963, it is situated in a region significant for oil discovery and extraction, serving as the administrative headquarters for Saudi Aramco. The university offers a range of academic programs, contributing to higher education in the country.1

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