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The UKSIG meeting is a forum of 100+ UK higher education institutions, bringing together colleagues from the UK's higher education organisations, the British Council, and key stakeholders in Saudi Arabia. 

Attending the meeting were Professor Sir Steve Smith, the Prime Minister Special Representative for Education to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Professor Amal, Saudi Arabia Cultural Attaché, UK, and Eilidh Kennedy McLean MBE, British Council Country Director for Saudi Arabia. Discussions took place with regards to promoting partnerships and co-operation between UK universities and relevant Saudi organisations. The meeting also included a briefing from the Saudi Cultural Bureau in London which focused on reporting the latest updates from the Ministry of Education. The British Council in Saudi Arabia also delivered a market briefing about the latest market trends and updates about the scholarship schemes available and partnership opportunities. 

Noor Al-Zubaidi said: “It was a great pleasure to co-chair the meeting and to meet colleagues back for a face-to-face UK Saudi Interest Group meeting, I am proud of the role our sector is playing to strengthen the education and research ties between the UK and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.”