Western universities may become wary of Gulf invites

Gulf countries are asking major international universities to set up local branches -- but political restrictions remain

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In this article

  • Gulf expansion
  • Potential pitfalls
  • Saudi challenges
  • Studying abroad
  • Reputational risks
  • Look east?

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