Saudi university uses AI to enroll students

The portal’s services received a rating of 4.8 out of 5 for user satisfaction. (Shutterstock)
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Updated 30 July 2022
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Saudi university uses AI to enroll students

  • Ministry of Interior system verifies documents and payments

RIYADH: The Saudi Electronic University has linked its admissions portal to the Ministry of Education’s databases Noor and Yakeen, which forms part of the services provided by the Ministry of Interior, to ensure the accuracy of students’ data.

Dr. Maysoon Khoja, dean of admissions and student affairs, said there has been a large number of applications for degree courses, according to a Saudi Press Agency report.

The new admissions portal allows for payments, verifying of documents, and ensuring the fair allocation of seats.

The portal’s services received a rating of 4.8 out of 5 for user satisfaction.

Students can apply to the university’s 13 campuses based in Riyadh, Qassim, Jeddah, Madinah, Yanbu, Tabuk, Hail, Dammam, Jubail, Al-Ahsa, Abha, Jazan and Najran.

Courses available include business administration, e-commerce, accounting, finance, information technology, computer science, data science, public health, health informatics, English and translation, law, and digital media.

The deadline for undergraduate online admissions is Monday, Aug. 1, with acceptance announced on Sunday Aug. 7.

Khoja said the university remains committed to having students from diverse social backgrounds, and accepts applicants who have high school diplomas or equivalent qualifications regardless of age and year of graduation.

 


Prince Faisal meets Syrian FM on sidelines of Munich conference

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Prince Faisal meets Syrian FM on sidelines of Munich conference

  • Prince Faisal welcomed comprehensive agreement in Syria and reiterated Kingdom’s support for ongoing reconciliation efforts

MUNICH: Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Shaibani and his delegation on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference on Saturday, with talks focusing on bilateral relations and regional developments.

According to a foreign ministry statement, the meeting reviewed ties between the two countries, as well as relations between the two peoples. 

Prince Faisal welcomed the comprehensive agreement in Syria, which includes the integration of institutions of the Autonomous Administration into Syrian state institutions.

The Saudi foreign minister also reiterated the Kingdom’s support for efforts by the Syrian government to preserve the country’s sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity.

Discussions further covered the latest regional developments and ongoing efforts to enhance security, stability, and development across the Middle East region.