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King Khalid University is a public university, distributed over several towns in the 'Asir Province in south-west Saudi Arabia, including Abha and al-Namas. On 26 July 1998, King Saud University and Imam Muhammad ibn Saud Islamic University merged to become King Khalid University.King Khalid University is a rapidly growing institution of higher education in Saudi Arabia. With around 70,000 students, it is one of the biggest centers of learning in the Middle East region with a reputation as a major provider of both further and higher education. The eLearning Center at KKU was established in 2005 as part of the university’s continuous efforts to provide the latest scientific methodologies to improve the educational process.Academic administrationAbdullah al-Rashid was the president of King Khalid University until 1 July 2012, when he was replaced by Abdulrahman al-Dawood following massive student protests in May and calls for his resignation.One of the deans is Shanaifa Al-Qarni, Dean of the Women's College.Structure Faculty of Medicine and Medical Sciences Faculty of Pharmacy College of Health Sciences for Girls (women, al-Namas campus) Faculty of Computer Sciences Faculty of Engineering Faculty of Islamic Studies Faculty of Dentistry Faculty of Allied Health Sciences Faculty of Education Faculty of Arabic Language Faculty of English and translations Faculty of Sciences Faculty of Community in Besha Community College in Namas (men, al-Namas campus) Faculty of Community in Moheal Assir Faculty of Languages & Translation, Department of English Faculty of Art & Literature, Al Gara Campus for women