Ministry of Higher Education and Disability Authority Discuss Streamlining Procedures for Students with Disabilities Studying Abroad
Meeting between the Ministry and the Authority to enhance coordination and support students with disabilities studying abroad
Translated by Qiyas from السياسة — Original source
- Enhancing coordination to remove obstacles, expedite handling of student affairs, and provide necessary support and care
The Ministry of Higher Education and the Public Authority for Persons with Disabilities discussed on Sunday ways to facilitate procedures for dispatched students with disabilities and to remove obstacles they face during their academic journey.
In a press statement, 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. The meeting addressed several issues concerning dispatched students with disabilities, following up on their academic progress and student affairs.
The meeting emphasized the importance of strengthening coordination and cooperation between the two parties to ensure swift handling of matters related to 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 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 Services, Rehabilitation, and Missions Department. From the ministry, several officials from the foreign and Arab missions sectors, mission planning, and admissions departments attended.
