From May 21 to 23, Mr. Omar Salem Bawazir, Advisor to the Office of H.H. Prince Sultan of Saudi Arabia, visited China KEPEI Education Group. Mr. Ye Nianqiao, Chairman of the Board of China KEPEI Education Group, and Ms. Li Yan, President of the Group, held talks with the delegation. The two sides exchanged in-depth views on aligning with Saudi Vision 2030, exploring new pathways for Sino-Saudi vocational education cooperation, as well as topics such as international school operation, talent cultivation, and industry-education integration, while conducting constructive discussions on potential areas of collaboration.

Site Visit: Focusing on Industry-Education Integration and Applied Talent Development

During the three-day visit, Advisor Omar visited Zhaoqing Science and Technology Secondary Vocational School and Guangdong Technology College (Dinghu and Gaoyao campuses), both under China KEPEI Education Group. He focused on inspecting the training centers, industry-education integration bases, and core teaching facilities of these institutions, gaining a detailed understanding of their scale, program offerings, and school-enterprise collaborative education models.

At Zhaoqing Science and Technology Secondary Vocational School, Advisor Omar spoke highly of the school’s integrated teaching model and training facilities, and interacted with students and an intelligent robot. 

At Guangdong Technology College, he toured the School of Economics and Management, the School of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, and the School of Architecture and Engineering, and visited high-level training bases such as the Robotics and Intelligent Control Lab, the Artificial Intelligence Industry Application Center, the Huawei ICT Academy, and the iFLYTEK AI Industry College. Advisor Omar commended the strong educational capabilities and deep school-enterprise cooperation achievements of China KEPEI Education Group’s institutions, noting that this model provides a valuable reference for future talent cultivation in Saudi Arabia.

In-Depth Dialogue: Exploring New Paths for Education Cooperation and Talent Development

During the discussion session, the two sides focused on the possibility of introducing China’s mature “industry-education integration” model to Saudi Arabia. Advisor Omar stated that KEPEI’s practical teaching system is highly aligned with the demand for applied talents under Saudi Vision 2030, and he looks forward to integrating this model into Saudi Arabia’s local talent cultivation system.

During the exchange, both parties conducted preliminary discussions on potential cooperation models such as jointly establishing industry colleges and setting up overseas educational institutions. These initiatives aim to deepen Sino-Saudi education cooperation, not only exporting high-quality educational resources but also building high-level international exchange platforms for young students of both countries, creating more opportunities for overseas internships and development.

Looking Ahead: Deepening Mutual Learning and Exploring New Opportunities

Based on this productive exchange, Mr. Ye Nianqiao, Chairman of China KEPEI Education Group, proposed conducting preliminary research on the feasibility of establishing educational institutions in Saudi Arabia. The Group plans to adopt a pragmatic and prudent approach, first carrying out basic research and information gathering to lay a cognitive foundation for possible future cooperation.

This visit marks an important step in the internationalization strategy of China KEPEI Education Group. With an open stance, the Group will continue to promote connectivity between China and Saudi Arabia in education, culture, and industry, contributing to the friendly bilateral relations and high-quality development of the region.