Being recognized as the best University of Islamic world Al-Farabi KazNU is actively expanding its partnership with leading universities in Saudi Arabia and opening new areas of cooperation. Issues of cooperation in the scientific and educational sphere were discussed during the visit of the rector of KazNU academician Galym Mutanov to the capital of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) Riyadh and a meeting with the Minister of education Dr. Hamad bin Muhammad al-Sheikh, as well as with the rector of King Saud University Badran al-Omar.
Being recognized as the best University of Islamic world Al-Farabi KazNU is actively expanding its partnership with leading universities in Saudi Arabia and opening new areas of cooperation. Issues of cooperation in the scientific and educational sphere were discussed during the visit of the rector of KazNU academician Galym Mutanov to the capital of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) Riyadh and a meeting with the Minister of education Dr. Hamad bin Muhammad al-Sheikh, as well as with the rector of King Saud University Badran al-Omar.
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) Berik Aryn, noting the achievements of diplomatic relations between the two countries, focused on the need to strengthen cooperation in the field of science and education. In his opinion, Saudi Arabia could use its huge potential in the scientific and educational sphere by providing an opportunity for Kazakh youth to study not only religious studies, but also to gain deep knowledge in other areas.
In turn, the Minister of education of Saudi Arabia said that currently the country is undergoing reforms in the framework of the «Strategic program of Saudi Arabia 2030», aimed at modernizing the economic and social life of the country. He expressed readiness to cooperate with the Kazakh side in the scientific and educational sphere and to assist in the organization of events dedicated to the anniversary of Al-Farabi.
Following the meeting, the parties agreed to strengthen scientific and educational partnership and bilateral relations.
163 grants will be allocated by the KSA for Kazakh youth wishing to study in Saudi Arabia, most of them are intended for the training of sought-after specialists in the master's and doctoral studies. It has been also agreed to revise the conditions of admission of students from Kazakhstan to universities in Saudi Arabia. They will receive a referral after coordination with the leading Kazakh higher education institutions based on the recommendations of the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Saudi Arabia.
