QF’s Education City Roadshow in Kuwait a success

In Gulf Times, February 15, 2018

Qatar Foundation (QF) successfully concluded its inaugural Education City Roadshow in Kuwait yesterday.

The three-day event provided young men and women with an opportunity to learn more about QF’s multidisciplinary environment at Education City, including Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) and QF’s eight international partner universities.

“Our Education City Roadshow in Kuwait represents a unique opportunity to showcase our multidisciplinary education ecosystem. Through our homegrown university, HBKU, and our eight partner universities, we work to empower and support students from the first day of college through to advanced post-graduate studies, equipping young people with the skills and tools to serve the needs of the wider region,” Lifetime Member of the Board of Directors at QF, Engineer Saad Ibrahim al-Muhannadi said.

High school students attending the roadshow were able access information about scholarships and funding opportunities, cross-registration classes, student housing, and life in Qatar.

“Education City is home to branch campuses of some of the worlds leading higher education institutions. For Kuwaiti students who want to obtain a world-class education without having to travel too far from home, our universities offer the possibility of developing their skills and potential academically and personally in a safe and multicultural environment,” Director, Internal Communication at QF Kholoud al-Ali said.

Representatives from all nine QF universities attended the roadshow, allowing visitors to ask questions and learn more about the diverse range of higher education programs available across Education City.

Over the past two decades, QF, a non-profit organization that supports Qatar on its journey to becoming a diversified and sustainable economy, has developed the foundations for education, research, and community development both locally and internationally.