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KUWAIT: Students in Kuwait will be given the opportunity to meet over 40 representatives from universities and colleges in the UK
with a view to developing their education during the annual Education UK Exhibition (EDUKEX), organized by the British Council on Jan 20 and 21. In a press release yesterday, the British Council said that EDUKEX is part of its initiative to enhance cultural and educational relations between Kuwait and the UK by helping create a knowledge-based economy. Prospective students from all nationalities in Kuwait are invited to attend EDUKEX to obtain information from representatives of various universities and learning institutions about acquiring UK qualifications, with a view to studying in Kuwait and the UK," it said. According to the UK's Higher Education Statistics Agency, the academic year 2007/2008 saw nearly 12,000 students from the Middle East studying higher education courses in the UK, and many more students taking vocational education and English language courses. British Council's education initiatives have long been a part of Kuwait's education landscape, and EDUKEX is an important part of this work. By providing prospective students across Kuwait with opportunities to achieve UK qualifications, we are enabling them to return to Kuwait and grow the economy with their entrepreneurial plans and ideas, an important part of developing the country," said Director of the British Council in Kuwait, Stephen Forbes. EDUKEX provides students with the chance to learn more about UK education opportunities, as well as the resources to gain personal advice on study options, including information about courses, qualifications, institutions, entry requirements, visas, and travel. The British Council also plays an important role in providing opportunities for both Middle East and UK institutions to meet potential partners for mutually beneficial collaboration. The education exhibition regularly attracts over 40 exhibitors and more than 2,000 visitors. EDUKEX 2010 will be held in Kuwait on January 20-21 at the Crown Plaza Hotel. Based on British Council statistics, in the last two years, Education UK has reached over 6,000 students in Kuwait through exhibitions and outreach presentations. - Kuwait Times
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