The Undersecretary for Educational Affairs at the Ministry of Higher Education Dr. Mohammed Al-Ohaly confirmed that Saudi universities will continue to hire foreign academics due to the need for various experiences and expertise. He pointed out that the scholarship program sends students to 24 countries which require a high quality of exchange of experience for Saudi students on these programs.

“The public and private universities prioritize social responsibility among students to help them contribute to their families, community and the homeland. At the same time, the concept of social responsibility has begun to take on a wider and a more diverse meaning in Saudi universities, Al-Ohaly said during a session of the Corporate Social Responsibly Forum in Jeddah.

Stressing the importance of higher education in the Kingdom, he said: “The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah has raised the financial budget of the education sector as part of the national strategy to develop the knowledge community which requires advanced knowledge and skills provided by foreign human resources.”

 
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