The President of Abdullah Al Salem University, Professor Mona Sulaiman Al-Ahmad, welcomed the British Ambassador to the State of Kuwait, H.E. Mr Qudsi Rasheed, and his accompanying delegation on Tuesday, 3 November 2026, at the University's campus in Khaldiya.

The meeting was attended by Acting Secretary-General Dr. Adel Al-Hussainan, Acting Vice President for Planning, Institutional Excellence and Innovation Prof. Fawwaz Al-Anzi, and Acting Vice President for Research Affairs and Graduate Studies Dr. Mohamed Al-Najem.

During the meeting, Prof. Al-Ahmad welcomed the Ambassador and provided an overview of the University's academic direction and its focus on disciplines that contribute to the knowledge-based economy, including medicine, engineering, computing and entrepreneurship. She emphasized the importance of international academic engagement in advancing the University's ambitions to develop competitive programmes that respond to Kuwait's development priorities. She also highlighted the University's focus on key areas such as artificial intelligence, innovation and transforming research outcomes into entrepreneurial projects.

The meeting also provided an opportunity to explore prospects for strengthening academic cooperation between Abdullah Al Salem University and higher education institutions in the United Kingdom. Both sides exchanged views on a range of topics of mutual interest in higher education and scientific research.

For his part, Mr. Qudsi Rasheed expressed his interest in the University's progress rapid development during its early years, noting the UK's interest in expanding academic cooperation between the two countries through meaningful partnerships with the University.

The meeting concluded with Prof. Al-Ahmad presenting the Ambassador with a commemorative shield in recognition of his visit to Abdullah Al Salem University.