Saudi Vice Minister for Universities, Research and Innovation, His Excellency Dr. Mohammed bin Ahmed bin Turki Al-Sudairy, received in the Saudi capital Riyadh the President of University of Technology Bahrain (UTB), Dr. Hasan bin Ali Almulla, and the accompanying delegation. The Saudi Vice Minister highlighted the importance of holding such meetings to enhance cooperation, exchange views and discuss aspirations that serve the interest of both parties.

Dr. Hasan Almulla, President of UTB, expressed his sincere thanks and appreciation to the Saudi Vice Minister of Education for the hospitality and organising the meeting as part of a series of meetings with officials of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia which aim at enhancing the outcome of higher education institutions and further developing student services. Dr. Hasan Almulla briefed the meeting on the journey of establishing the university and its scientific and academic development, as well as existing and forthcoming international partnerships and alliances that have enhanced the output of the university.

Dr. Hasan Almulla presented a token of appreciation to His Excellency the Saudi Vice Minister of Education in recognition of the Saudi Ministry of Education sincere efforts in enhancing opportunities of cooperation to maximise student potentials. He also praised the efforts of the Saudi Ministry of Education and Ministry of Investment in further developing the higher education sector through enhancing strategic partnerships.