Michael Deere

In the Middle East, countries are telling similar stories of oil-induced economic distress which could affect sovereign funding for international education as well as the coffers of individual families. Will Qatar be the next to stumble? Michael Deere reports.

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has very quickly gone from one of the world’s wealthiest countries and student sponsors, to one of the most troubled global players as the price of oil plummets. How will the downshift affect the generous subsidies many Saudi students and foreign educators rely upon? Michael Deer reports.