Abha, Muharram 1, 1438, Oct 2, 2016, SPA -- King Khalid University achieved advanced ranking, among international classification of universities, as it scored 501 out of 550 points, ranking the 520th, outnumbering as many as 50 universities, from all over the world, consequently it ranked first among the local universities. On this occasion, the Rector of the University Dr. Faleh bin Rajaallah Al-Salami extended gratitude and appreciation of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Crown Prince and the Deputy Crown Prince, in addition to the Governor of Assir as well as those who contributed in achieving such a success. -- SPA 21:16 LOCAL TIME 18:16 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w