A delegation from Harvard University, comprising students and faculty members from Harvard Business School, visited King Abdulaziz University in Jeddah on Sunday, July 22, 1447 AH (January 11, 2026), to enhance academic communication and explore opportunities for collaboration between the two institutions.
The visit included a tour of the facilities and departments of the Faculty of Economics and Administration at King Abdulaziz University, during which the delegation learned about the academic programs offered, the educational and research processes within the faculty, and its ongoing development in the fields of education, administration, and scientific research.
The visit also included an open meeting with His Excellency Dr. Tarif bin Yousef Al-Aama, President of King Abdulaziz University, during which they exchanged views on areas of academic and research cooperation of mutual interest.
This visit comes within the framework of strengthening international academic partnerships and supporting cooperation between global educational and research institutions,
which contributes to achieving the goals of Saudi Vision 2030 in developing the higher education system and building a knowledge-based economy founded on innovation and scientific integration.
It is worth mentioning that the Faculty of Economics and Management is the first faculty established at King Abdulaziz University. It includes ten academic departments and offers more than 30 academic programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels, including executive and academic master's degrees and doctorates. The number of its male and female students is approximately 8,452 in various disciplines.
