Numerous western universities have outposts in Middle East Gulf states . Next year 's college applicants have some difficult choices to make . Kuwait and Qatar have an emphasis on transition to a knowledge - based economy . Some higher education provided by colleges will be hampered by restrictions on freedom of speech .
Numerous western universities have outposts in Middle East Gulf states . Kuwait and Qatar have an emphasis on transition to a knowledge - based economy . Some higher education provided by colleges will be hampered by restrictions on freedom of speech .