King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM or UPM) (Arabic: ????? ????? ??? ??????? ? ????????, ?āmi?at al-Malik Fahd li-l-Bitrūl wa-l-Ma?ādin – short: Arabic: ????? ???????? ?āmi?at al-Bitrūl) is a public university inDhahran, Saudi Arabia. Among Saudi universities, its science and engineering programs are highly regarded. It offers some programs that are not offered elsewhere in Saudi Arabia.