Al-Fajr: Linking applied education with advanced global experiences

The Public Authority for Applied Education and Training (PAAET) announced that a delegation of its outstanding students from the College of Technological Studies is visiting China to observe the experiences of several of its universities and educational institutions in the cities of Shenzhen and Shanghai, as well as leading companies and factories in the fields of technology, industry, and innovation.

Dr. Hassan Al-Fajam, Director General of PAAET, stated in a press statement that the delegation comprises 10 students and departed for China today (Thursday). He described the visit as the fruit of cooperation between the Authority and the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Kuwait, reflecting the Authority’s commitment to broadening students’ horizons and linking applied education and training with advanced global practices and experiences.

Al-Fajam added that cooperation with the Chinese Embassy exemplifies international partnerships through which the Authority seeks to make students the primary beneficiaries of international collaboration. The visit will further enhance students’ access to international expertise, providing them with the opportunity to closely observe the latest technological and industrial applications.

He clarified that the visit program includes field tours at several major technological and industrial companies, including Huawei, Robotic, and BYD. This will enable students to transition from theoretical knowledge in classrooms to observing practical applications in advanced industrial and technological environments, and to learn about the latest technologies in artificial intelligence, digital transformation, robotics, automation, smart manufacturing, electric vehicles, energy, and modern technologies.

Al-Fajam noted that this will help students connect their academic studies with real-world applications in the industry and technology sectors. “We want PAAET students not to be content with what they learn within the classroom, but to see the world, explore leading experiences, and return to Kuwait with new ideas and ambitions.”

On his part, Liu Xiang, Counselor at the Chinese Embassy in Kuwait, emphasized the importance of educational and technological cooperation in strengthening relations between the two friendly countries. He pointed out that investing in youth and building bridges of communication between educational and industrial institutions represent key pathways for sustainable cooperation.

In a similar statement, Xiang said that providing PAAET students with the opportunity to closely observe the Chinese experience, particularly in universities, companies, and factories, will offer them a comprehensive picture of China’s progress in technology, innovation, and industry. He expressed hope that the visit would contribute to building new bridges of knowledge and understanding between the youth of both countries, and serve as a beginning for further exchange and cooperation programs between educational and technological institutions in China and Kuwait.

The visit is distinguished by its integration of academic, industrial, and technological aspects, allowing students to gain a holistic view of the innovation ecosystem, from education, training, research, and development, to manufacturing and the transformation of ideas into products and technologies that compete in global markets.

The visit to Huawei offers insights into technology, telecommunications, and digital transformation environments, while the visit to BYD provides an opportunity to observe developments in the electric vehicle industry and energy technologies. Additionally, the visit to Robotic allows students to explore applications of robotics, automation, and modern manufacturing.

This initiative aligns with the Authority’s trend toward strengthening its international partnerships and transforming international relations and agreements into tangible educational and training opportunities that directly benefit students. This contributes to developing their scientific and professional skills, enhancing their culture of innovation and entrepreneurship, and equipping them with a deeper understanding of the transformations occurring in the global labor market.