The delegation, headed by His Highness Sayyid Dr. Fahd bin Al Julanda Al Said, the Vice-Chancellor, concluded the strategic visit to the Russian Federation that lasted several days, which aimed to enhance international cooperation and expand academic and scientific partnerships with Russian universities and higher education institutions.

During the visit, the University signed cooperation programmes with the Higher School of Economics and the Institute of Science and Technology (Skoltech), and fostered existing agreements with Moscow State University and Kazan Federal University. In addition, cooperation opportunities in medicine, biotechnology, agriculture, engineering, innovation and entrepreneurship were explored. Student exchange programmes, joint research training, and partnerships in technology development and entrepreneurship were also part of the discussion.

The delegation also held meetings with the rectors and vice-chancellors of universities and research centres in Moscow and Kazan, including Kazan Federal University, Kazan State Agrarian University, Sechenov Moscow Medical University, Lomonosov Moscow State University, the Higher School of Economics, Skoltech Institute of Science and Technology, Skolkovo Innovation Centre, Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, and the Russian Academy of Sciences.

His Highness the Vice-Chancellor indicated that the visit sought to enhance academic cooperation, explore the best international practices, and develop partnerships in a number of scientific fields.

The visit comes as part of SQU’s commitment to strengthening its international presence and establishing effective strategic partnerships, thereby maintaining its pioneering role in building international partnerships and enhancing its position as an academic institution striving for excellence and innovation at the international level.