Kuwait’s Minister of Education and Higher Education Dr Mohamed Abdulatif al-Fares has discussed opportunities to strengthen partnership between Qatar University (QU) and Kuwait University (KU) in the field of education and research.
During his recent visit to Qatar, Dr al-Fares said: “Kuwait strives to strengthen its existing partnerships and collaborations with Qatar in the field of education and research.
This will contribute to facilitate the enrolment of our students in universities in Qatar.” 
The Minister also praised the development of education and higher education sector in the country saying Qatar is home to international prestigious universities.
He noted that QU continues to advance its positioning among the top universities in international rankings.
“Over the last years, QU has expanded by establishing new colleges.
This visit will contribute to promoting collaboration between QU and KU in the field of research, and provide our students with the opportunity to benefit from the quality education offered at QU,” the Minister added.
HE al-Fares was welcomed by QU president Dr Hassan al-Derham and other senior University officials.