The College of Business Administration at Kuwait University received the Regional Director of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, Mr. Daniel Lam, on a visit aimed at enhancing cooperation and discussing developments in the field of economic and development projects and small projects in Kuwait.
He was received by Prof. Turki Al-Shammari, Acting Head of Finance and Financial Institutions Department, who welcomed Mr. Lam and reviewed the college's objectives and efforts in supporting education and academic qualification of students to serve the development of the national economy.
The meeting discussed means to support small and medium enterprises in Kuwait, which represent one of the pillars of sustainable economic development. The most prominent challenges facing entrepreneurs in this field were also reviewed, as well as ways to enhance the partnership between the college and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council to exchange experiences and successful practices.
During the meeting, Prof. Turki Al-Shammari stressed the importance of the college’s role in qualifying students to enter the labor market and contribute to pushing the wheel of economic development in the country by providing them with the skills and knowledge necessary to manage emerging projects.
At the end of the meeting, Prof. Turki Al-Shammari accompanied Mr. Daniel Lam on an introductory tour of the college facilities, where the guest learned about the classrooms, laboratories and modern equipment that support the educational process. Mr. Lam expressed his admiration for the level of capabilities available at the college and its keenness to provide an advanced educational environment that contributes to preparing national competencies.
This visit comes within the framework of the College of Business Administration's efforts to strengthen its relations with international bodies and major economic institutions, which contributes to developing its educational curricula and fulfilling the college’s vision of preparing graduates capable of keeping pace with the requirements of local and global markets.