‘Qatar provides full support to its students studying in US’
The Peninsula
Washington: Cultural Attache at the Embassy of the State of Qatar to the United States, Nasser Mohammed Al Nuaimi, has affirmed that the State of Qata...
Washington: Cultural Attache at the Embassy of the State of Qatar to the United States, Nasser Mohammed Al Nuaimi, has affirmed that the State of Qatar offers comprehensive support to its students studying in the US, noting that the Cultural Office oversees academic and research affairs between the two countries, along with matters related to the professional and academic development of both students and professionals.
Al Nuaimi highlighted the significance of the multifaceted educational, cultural, and healthcare cooperation between Qatar and the US, emphasizing the ongoing efforts to enhance collaboration in these areas. Speaking in an interview with QNA, he said that the Cultural Office serves as Qatars representative in the US under the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, coordinating directly with the ministry and other government entities interested in cultural or educational activities in the US.
He revealed that the number of Qatari students sponsored by the Ministry of Education and Qatar University currently stands at 180, with an additional eight students joining this year from QatarEnergy, affirming intentions to increase the number of Qatari students studying in the US.
He said that as for the Ministries of Defence and Interior, they were in charge of handling the affairs of their students.
Al Nuaimi pointed out that the Cultural Office has a protocol to maintain regular contact with students, with academic advisors checking in biweekly to ensure their academic progress and well-being.
