Canadian university withdrawing from campus in Saudi Arabia

Algonquin College of Ontario began three academic programs at an all-male campus in Saudi Arabia three years ago but has now determined that they will turn the initiative back to its Saudi operator. While details on the withdrawal are not available due to negotiations with Saudi Arabia on the withdrawal, the reports focus on financial viability as well as human rights concerns. An earlier report also reflected concerns that "it has become clear that the students applying to AC-Jazan do not have the academic and social preparedness for which our academic programs were contractually designed."