Ministry of Higher Education and Authority for Persons with Disabilities discuss easing procedures for students with disabilities

The Ministry of Higher Education and the Public Authority for Persons with Disabilities discussed ways to facilitate procedures for students with disabilities who are studying abroad and to remove obstacles they face during their academic journey. In a press statement, the ministry said this came during a meeting between Dr. Faisal Al-Adwani, Assistant Undersecretary for Missions, Equivalencies and Cultural Relations at the ministry, and a delegation from the Authority. The meeting addressed several issues concerning students with disabilities studying abroad, monitored their academic progress and academic affairs, and emphasized the importance of enhancing coordination and cooperation between the two parties to ensure swift handling of matters related to these students, provide the necessary support and care, and develop cooperation mechanisms with relevant entities to streamline procedures and offer the best possible support. The Authority’s delegation included Saad Al-Darraj, Director of the Educational Services Department; Dr. Shaima Al-Qattan, Inspector at the department; and Latifa Al-Kandari, Head of the Educational Services, Rehabilitation and Missions Section. From the ministry, several officials from the foreign and Arab missions sectors, scholarship planning, and admissions departments attended the meeting.