Ministry of Higher Education and Authority for Persons with Disabilities Discuss Streamlining Procedures for Scholarship Holders

The Ministry of Higher Education and the Public Authority for Persons with Disabilities held talks on Sunday to explore ways to facilitate procedures for students with disabilities who are studying abroad and to remove obstacles they face during their academic journeys.

The ministry stated in a press release that these discussions took place 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 reviewed their educational affairs.

The meeting emphasized the importance of enhancing coordination and cooperation between the two parties to ensure swift handling of matters related to these students, providing them with the necessary support and care, and developing cooperation mechanisms with relevant authorities to streamline procedures and offer the best possible support.

The delegation from the authority included Saad Al-Darwish, Director of the Educational Services Department; Dr. Shaima Al-Qattan, Inspector at the department; and Latifa Al-Kandari, Head of the Educational and Rehabilitation Services and Missions Section. Also in attendance from the ministry were several officials from the foreign and Arab missions sectors, scholarship planning, and admissions departments.