Assalamu alaikum - 500 university leaders meet in Jeddah to discuss the future of higher education
Assalamu alaikum, brothers and sisters.
JEDDAH - Around 500 leaders from public and private universities gathered in Jeddah this week to talk about the challenges facing higher education and possible ways to improve it. The meeting, chaired by Minister of Education Yousef Al-Benyan and held at the University of Business and Technology, focused on finding practical steps to raise quality and better meet the needs of the job market.
Al-Benyan highlighted the importance of these gatherings to hear about institutions’ pressing issues and to work toward solutions that satisfy all parties. He also pointed to the need for close coordination between public and private universities so they can support one another and help achieve the goals of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030.
“Our discussions today reflect the Ministry of Education and the Council of University Affairs’ commitment to strengthen cooperation among higher education institutions. This helps develop the university system and improve its efficiency in line with the wise leadership’s aspirations and Vision 2030,” he said.
He added that higher education is a key foundation for human development and a main engine of innovation across disciplines. Universities have the responsibility to prepare qualified national talent to lead the future and support sustainable development.
Dr. Abdullah Dahlan, chairman of the board of trustees at the University of Business and Technology, noted that Saudi higher education is going through an important transformation. He said that government and private universities together form a strong base for achieving Vision 2030.
He pointed out that the Kingdom now has 30 government universities, 12 private universities, and more than 34 private colleges, serving over two million male and female students in many fields. These institutions are supported by a distinguished body of faculty - more than 100,000 - who are a national asset helping to graduate competitive and creative generations.
May Allah bless efforts to improve education and benefit our communities.
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