On 17/6/1985 Saudi Arabia entered a new era in the field of technology as it has widely contributed in the trip of the space shuttle Discovery STS-- G51. The Kingdom was represented by HRH Prince Sultan bin Salman.

Prince Salman bin Abdulaziz, the Governor of Riyadh Province, patronized last Tuesday, the ceremony of laying foundation stone for the project of Prince Salman Science Oasis (PSSO), which will be constructed soon in Alread Area, King Abdullah Road,north west of King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology(KACST)

HRH Prince Salman Bin Abdulaziz, Governor of Riyadh Province, on Monday, the 25th of Muharram 1431H (11th of January 2010), convened the meeting at his office, for Prince Salman Science Oasis (PSSO). At the commence of the meeting, HRH Prince Sultan Bin Salman Bin Abdulaziz, President of the General Authority for Tourism and Antiquities (SCTA) and also the Chairman of the Executive Council of PSSO, briefed the meeting about

Riyadh Governate has recently approved the construction of four Oases at different sites in Riyadh. The project indicates a significant sign of cooperation between The Governate and Prince Salman Science Oasis

Greater efforts have been going to finalize the construction works of the Oasis pavillion at its site, opposite KASCT along King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz Road.

Dr. Khalid Abdulgadir Taher, Executive Director of PSSO, held a meeting with Dr. Emad Shaker, Chairman of the Saudi Aviation Club, in the presence of his Excellency Prince Badr bin Fahd bin Faisal.

Plenty of consultations and preparations are recently in progress for the setting up of the first Gulf Science Centers Forum, which is expected to be held soon.