On October 31, 2009, a delegation from VSD, LLC of Virginia (USA) visited Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University (PMU). The discussion centered on specific joint programs designed to enhance the global competitiveness of the industrial community in the Eastern Province. In particular, the parties addressed technical training via computer simulation and performance improvement, with emphasis in quality management. The company, headed by Mr. Chuck Wythe, Managing Director, is a global leader in integrated solutions for performance improvement, software engineering, e learning and media services for government and the private sector (http://www.vsdonline.com/company).

Members of the delegations were Mr. Chuck Wythe, Managing Director; Mr. Fred Stewart, Director, International Business Development, and Ms. Jessica Bertsch, Communications Director. PMU team was headed by Dr. Zlatica Kraljevic, Dean of Institutional Relations, Engineer Mohammed Al Yamani, Supervisor General for Technical and Engineering Affairs, and Mr. Jesse Papak, Director of Infrastructure Services (ITD).