JEDDAH: An event was held on Monday at the University of Business and Technology in Jeddah to highlight academic and study opportunities in France available to Saudi students.
The Choose France Higher Education Fair offered prospective students and parents access to representatives from 15 leading French institutions.
It was inaugurated by Mohammed Nehad, consul general of France in Jeddah, in the presence of Dr. Weam Husni Tunsi, president of UBT, alongside officials from the French Consulate and a delegation from Campus France.
Beatrice Khaiat, deputy director general of Campus France, spoke about the importance of the initiative, saying: “Given the strong relationship between France and Saudi Arabia, it is very important to strengthen our cooperation with Saudi universities and schools.
“That is why we have brought a large delegation of nearly 15 French universities and schools, covering disciplines such as engineering, business, hospitality and tourism and French language programs.”
