Qatar Finance and Business Academy (QFBA) Northumbria takes part in University Expo Qatar

DOHA, Qatar -04 December 2018 -    With an aim to expand its reach, Qatar Finance and Business Academy (QFBA) Northumbria University, participated in the University Expo, which was held under the patronage of His Excellency Dr. Mohammed Abdul Wahed Al Hammadi, Minister of Education and Higher Education Qatar on November 28 - 29, 2018 at Qatar National Convention Centre, Doha, Qatar. This Expo offered a poised platform for QFBA Northumbria to create an awareness about its bachelor degrees to a wider audience.

University Expo Qatar is a comprehensive two-day exhibition attended by students aged 16+ who are considering their higher education options, as well as their parents and teachers. Hosting 50+ regional and international universities, colleges and vocational training centers, two live seminar rooms and a lively social area, institutes, participating at the fair, had a greater access to meet and engage with their prospective intake of students from Qatar and the wider Middle East.

On their participation, Dr. Khalid Al Horr, CEO, QFBA, said:
“We are elated to have participated in University Expo Qatar as it offered a greater avenue to reach out to our prospective students across the Middle East and Qatar. Basis our discussion with these young minds, we got an understanding about their requirements, which help us in further targeting our business degrees portfolio as per their needs and buoyant market conditions. We would like to thank the organizers for taking this incredible initiative of connecting high school students with leading education providers from around the world and this platform has served us in creating an awareness about our latest offerings and our future plans in place.”

“Furthermore, we plan to undergo several road shows in high schools of the country starting January next year to showcase the bachelor degrees being offered by QFBA Northumbria University. “He added.

QFBA’s partnership with Northumbria University opens a new gateway to a career in Accounting, Finance, and International Banking for the people in Qatar. In September, QFBA Northumbria University commenced its first academic year 2018-19.  Around 53 students from 12 different countries have been enrolled for the first academic year.