The Rector of the Madinah-based Taibah University, Dr. Mansour bin Mohammed Al-Nuzhah said today that new projects amounting to SR 5 billion will be implemented in the University this year. In a statement to Saudi Press Agency (SPA), he pointed out that the University's strategic plan approved for this year included 53 projects in the field of construction and infrastructures of the University. Dr. Al-Nuzhah expressed his thanks to and appreciation of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and the Crown Prince for their substantial support for the University that will enable it to advance to the ranks of world universities.