On June 6, 2024, the Shenzhen University delegation, led by Vice President and Professor Li Yonghua, participated in several important exchange activities held at Prince Sultan University.
At 9 am, the delegation arrived at Prince Sultan University, where they were warmly welcomed by Dr. Ahmed Yamani, the President of Prince Sultan University. Then, they had a meeting with Dr. Mohammad Aljebreen, the Vice President for Academic Affairs at Prince Sultan University, Dr. Heba Khoshaim, Vice President of the Campus for Women, Ms. Tasneem Alsaati, Director of International Affairs, the Chinese and foreign deans of the Confucius Institute at Prince Sultan University (the "Confucius Institute" for short), as well as the deans of various schools and departments.
President Ahmed Yamani spoke highly of the collaboration in education and cultural exchange, and expressed great excitement for further partnerships. Vice President Li Yonghua expressed gratitude for the warm reception from Prince Sultan University and expanded on the current development situations and future plans of Shenzhen University. He also anticipated further collaboration between the two universities across multiple fields.
After touring the campus of Prince Sultan University, the delegation held a cordial discussion with the faculty members and students of the Confucius Institute. The Chinese teacher Zhang Xi at the Confucius Institute provided a detailed report on the achievements made in Chinese education and cultural promotion over the past year. According to the introductions made by Zhang Xinying, the Chinese dean of the Confucius Institute, the Chinese language courses offered at the institute are well-received by local students. Three students had passed the HSK Level 2 tests. Not only did they achieve outstanding results in language learning, but they also actively participated in cultural exchange activities such as the first-ever Chinese Bridge Spring Camp organized by the Confucius Institute, showcasing their strong interest in Chinese culture.
At 11 am, the delegation held formal talks with the deans of various schools at Prince Sultan University. During the meeting, representatives from both sides held in-depth discussions on educational philosophies, teaching practices, and future collaboration directions. Professor Li Yonghua pointed out that Shenzhen University has always placed a strong emphasis on globalization, and has been seeking collaboration with top-notch universities from around the world. By visiting Prince Sultan University this time, Shenzhen University aims to boost the cooperation between both universities, thereby promoting Chinese language education and cultural exchange while fostering mutual understanding and friendship between the two peoples.
Dr. Mohammad Aljebreen emphasized the great importance placed by Prince Sultan University on international cooperation, especially in Chinese language education. He expressed the hope of enhancing the school's globalization capability and providing students with more learning opportunities by collaborating with Shenzhen University. The establishment and development of the Confucius Institute represent a promising beginning and an excellent illustration of collaboration between the two universities. Both parties held wide discussions regarding potential collaborations across disciplines such as computer software science, engineering, law, business, and humanities. The forms of collaboration encompass talent development, faculty and student exchange programs, academic exchanges, mutual credit recognition, and more.
Shenzhen University delegation's visit to Prince Sultan University was a great success. In the future, they will maintain active exchanges and close collaborations in education, culture, and many other areas, thus jointly boosting education advancement and cultural prosperity in both countries. They will also work together to create additional cooperative programs for students of both universities to enhance their learning and development.
（The Confucius Institute at Prince Sultan University）
