An event report (115KB) is available.

This event was part of a series, which also included events in Bahrain and Qatar.

Key details

The participation fee includes:

• venue hire;
• 3 metres by 2 metres stand, with white panels (1 metre by 0.25 metre), six spot lights and open grid ceiling, a table with two chairs and wiring for computers;
• PR campaign: announcement on the website six weeks before the event, press conference one or two days before the event, advertisement in local English and Arabic newspapers, two hours radio sponsorship in Arabic and English, two posters at the British Council premises, SMS to all mobile holders in Kuwait, fliers to be distributed to local schools.

Stand sharing is available at a premium of 20 per cent on the cost of participation.

Please note that the participation fee does not include international or domestic travel, accommodation, subsistence or freight, except where stated.

Target markets
Undergraduate and pre-university subject chapters
Specifically the following key subject areas:

• English language
• GCSE, A-levels and equivalents
• Access and foundation
• Applied and pure sciences
• Built and natural environment
• Computing, mathematics and IT
• Engineering and technology
• Health and medicine
• Humanities
• Law
• Management, business and finance
• Social sciences and communications

Postgraduate and MBA subject chapters
Specifically the following key subject areas:

• English language
• Applied and pure sciences
• Built and natural environment
• Computing, mathematics and IT
• Engineering and technology
• Health and medicine
• Humanities
• Law
• Management, business and finance
• MBA
• Social sciences and communications

Market information

• Kuwait market background
• Partnership members can access more detailed education market intelligence, including international student data and country profiles
• An event report is available for the April 2006 Education UK Exhibition in Kuwait

Programme (draft)

	Date Time Activity Sunday 25 March 2007 all day Arrival of delegates. Meet and greet by Hala Service at the airport and airport transfer to the hotel arranged by Sheraton Kuwait. Monday 26 March 2007 0830-0930 Stand / booth dressing 0930-1000 Briefing by Director British Council Kuwait 1000-1030 Break 1030-1130 Lunch Forum with key contacts, programme consisting of short presentations by three of the main local scholarship providers 1130-1200 Open discussions 1200 Lunch 1700-2100 Exhibition open to the general public 1730 Opening ceremony with the British Ambassador and dignitaries from the Ministry of Education and Ministry of Higher Education Tuesday 27 March 2007 0900-1030 Government schools group visit (boys) 1030-1100 Break 1100-1230 Government schools group visit (girls) 1700-2100 Exhibition open to the general public 2100 Celebratory dinner hosted by Director British Council Kuwait at her home

Venue
Sheraton Hotel
Kuwait City

Visa requirements
Visas are required for UK passport holders. These can be obtained upon arrival. Alternatively, the Sheraton Hotel can arrange visas for you if notified two weeks before the event at the time of booking. Other passport holders should check with their travel agent or contact the Consulate or Embassy of the country they plan to visit.

Freight
The deadlines for freight collection by our recommended freight handler are:

• Air freight: 23 February 2007

Sea freight is not available for this event.

The participation fee does not include freight costs and these are the responsibility of the participating institution.

If you have any queries about this event, please contact the Education UK Events Helpdesk.