Online event
Unlocking opportunities in Higher Education in Saudi Arabia
Wednesday 01 October at 10:00AM
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Learn about the Higher Education market in Saudi Arabia and the opportunities to sell your business to this region of the world.
What you’ll learn
- Recent developments in the higher education ecosystem in Saudi Arabia
- New reforms and incentives for UK businesses to set up in the Saudi market
- Collaboration models and practical steps for setting up branch campuses with Saudi universities
Description
Are you in the Higher Education sector and intrigued about how to go global with your products or services? Find out how to find new customers for your business in Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia is investing heavily to diversify its economy and modernise education, aiming to become a regional education hub by 2030. This creates significant opportunities for UK universities to expand globally.
As Saudi Arabia accelerates its Vision 2030 reforms, UK higher education institutions are well-positioned to unlock new opportunities to connect, collaborate and expand in this rapidly evolving market.
In this session, we will provide an overview of Vision 2030 and its effects on higher education transformation in KSA, including changes in Ministry of Education policies regarding the establishment of UK university campuses and partnerships.
Achieving success in Saudi Arabia requires a thorough understanding of local regulations, cultural norms, and accreditation processes. We will provide you with top tips, advice and guidance for navigating these regulatory asks, to avoid unnecessary delays with setting up a presence in this market.
Speakers
Ivor McGettigan
Partner, Al Tamimi & Company
Ivor chairs the Al Tamimi & Co Education sector group which advises education providers and stakeholders throughout the Middle East on the full spectrum of legal issues arising in that sector.
Ivor supports clients on a wide range of legal issues including setting up in the region, regulatory framework and collaboration arrangements. He has an appreciation of the unique demands within the sector and a focus on finding practical solutions for clients.
Dr Suzanna Tomassi
Higher Education Specialist, Department for Business and Trade
Dr Tomassi is a UK based HE Specialist who has spent many years in business development, working with academic partners in the UK and abroad at the top TNE providers. Her extensive experience covers risk management, commercial, academic and quality assurance across all aspects of internationalisation, from collaborative provision to global experiences and online-international-learning.
In addition to PhD, MBA and two Masters Degrees, she is Senior Fellow of AdvanceHE and a qualified Coach. Suzanna has published and presented at many high-profile events on HE and internationalisation in the UK and abroad.
Suzanna now works in the UK Department for Business and Trade, supporting the delivery of the International Education Strategy. She liaises with governments to promote the UK HE sector in legislation and other negotiations. Suzanna also identifies TNE opportunities for UK HE providers and international organisations looking to collaborate with UK institutions.