Prof. Dr. Faraj Muhammad Abdullah, Dean of Al-Manara College of Medical Sciences, participated, along with the deans of private colleges in the southern region, in a meeting that included the Research and Development Officer at the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Prof. Dr. Musa Al Musawi, The attendees discussed the prospects for cooperation with reputable and accredited Iranian universities and the importance of cross-fertilizing scientific and academic experiences between the two countries at the educational level.