April 20, 2007—Over the last few weeks, Dr. John Aydelott, UPP Director, Mr. Patrick Bauer, UPP Administrative Dean, Mr. Maher AlOtaibi, UPP Admissions Officer, and Mr. Fadi Dahhan, KFF Education Advisor, have been visiting schools in Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dhahran to talk with students about Alfaisal University and the UPP. The visits have taken them to over 30 schools, where they have spoken with hundreds of students preparing to graduate and enroll in universities in Saudi Arabia and abroad.

On describing his experience visiting the schools, Dr. Aydelott stated, “I am very impressed with the quality of the students we have met. They have been eager to learn about private universities and the options available to them. They ask good questions and they want to know more.” Dr. Aydelott said that in the next few weeks, he hopes to meet parents and others interested in learning about Alfaisal University and the UPP. He added, “We hope to have a very strong first year class. And we should. There is certainly no shortage of excellent students here.”

Schools that wish to schedule an informative visit should contact the UPP Admissions Office.

The UPP Admissions Office, headed by Mr. Maher AlOtaibi, is open to answer questions, offer guidance and assistance, and receive applications. Students are encouraged to contact Mr. AlOtaibi at tel: 416-7111 or email: uppadmissions@kff.com.

Among the schools visited are:

Alghad Schools, Arriyadh Schools, King Faisal School, Dar Assalam School, Alrowad International School, Riyadh Najd, Manarat Arriyadh, Kingdom Schools, Najd Schools, Future Window International, Middle East International School, Alafkar International School, Manarat Jeddah Schools, Dar Alfikr Schools, Dar Althaqafa School, House of Knowledge, Alamjad Private School, Alharamain School, Alandalus Private School, Almanarat International School, Alanjal Private School, Modern Education School, Dar Almarifa, Jeddah International School, Al Doha Private School, Al Tatwer Private School, King Fahad University of Petroleum and Minerals Schools, Manarat Alsharqiya Schools, Al Doha Private School, Aldahran Private School, Alkhobar Alnamouthajiya School.