Thailand-based AW Education International has expanded operations into Saudi Arabia through a partnership establishing a regional hub for cross-border education services. The Thailand company aims to support international student recruitment and education delivery across Middle Eastern markets.

Thailand Business News reports that the partnership will enable AW Education International to coordinate education programmes, student placement services and institutional partnerships from a Saudi Arabian base. The hub represents the company's first permanent presence in the Middle East region.

AW Education International operates as an education consultancy and programme facilitator, connecting international education providers with students and institutions across Asia-Pacific markets. The Saudi Arabia expansion extends this model into Middle Eastern territories experiencing growth in outbound student mobility and international education partnerships.

The company stated that the regional hub will support both student recruitment for international institutions and delivery of cross-border education programmes within Saudi Arabia and neighbouring countries. The presence enables direct engagement with education authorities, institutions and prospective students across the region.

Saudi Arabia has prioritised international education partnerships and cross-border academic collaboration as part of national development strategies. The Kingdom has increased investment in scholarship programmes and institutional partnerships with global universities while encouraging foreign education providers to establish regional operations.

AW Education International's expansion aligns with growing demand for international education services across Middle Eastern markets, where rising youth populations and economic diversification initiatives drive investment in higher education and skills development.

The Thailand company joins other Asia-Pacific education service providers establishing Middle Eastern operations to capture opportunities in student recruitment, pathway programmes and transnational education delivery. The region presents growth potential for organisations facilitating connections between Asian and Western education systems.

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