Ministry of Higher Education and Disability Authority discuss facilitating procedures for students with disabilities - Sarmad
A meeting between the ministry and the authority to discuss ways to overcome academic obstacles for students with disabilities.
Translated by Qiyas from سرمد — Original source
(KUNA) – The Ministry of Higher Education and the Public Authority for Persons with Disabilities discussed on Sunday 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 release, the ministry said this came during a meeting between the Assistant Undersecretary for Missions, Equivalencies and Cultural Relations, Dr. Faisal Al-Adwani, and a delegation from the Authority, during which several issues related to students with disabilities studying abroad were discussed, including monitoring their academic progress and educational affairs.
The meeting stressed the importance of enhancing coordination and cooperation between the two parties to ensure swift handling of matters concerning these students, providing the necessary support and care, and developing cooperation mechanisms with relevant authorities 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 of the Department; and Latifa Al-Kandari, Head of the Educational and Rehabilitation Services and Missions Section. From the ministry, several officials from the foreign and Arab missions sectors, scholarship planning, and admissions departments attended the meeting.
