JEDDAH: A delegation from Harvard University, including faculty and Harvard Business School students, visited King Abdulaziz University in Jeddah to explore academic cooperation.

The delegation toured the faculty of economics and administration, where officials presented its academic programs, research activities, and recent developments in business and management education.

The visit included an open meeting with KAU President Tareef Alaama. Talks focused on potential academic and research collaboration, according to a university press release.

KAU officials said the visit reflects growing international academic engagement and supports the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 goals to strengthen higher education and develop a knowledge-based economy.

The faculty of economics and administration, the first faculty established at King Abdulaziz University, includes 10 academic departments and offers more than 30 undergraduate and postgraduate programs.

The university aims to enhance scientific and intellectual exchange and expand research and education through partnerships with local and international institutions.

These partnerships foster creativity and open new opportunities for learning and development, strengthening the university’s ability to deliver innovative academic and research solutions, the report stated.