The ministry of higher education has signed a number of contracts with the institute of higher education policies and the institute of higher education in Britain in the presence of minister of higher education Dr Khalid al-Anqari, who is currently visiting Britain. The agreements aim at exchange of expertise with the British scientific institutions as well as development of the Saudi universities. The signing of the agreements comes in line with the plan of the ministry of higher education to develop the educational sector benefiting from the successful international experiences.