The Australian University (AU) welcomed Her Excellency Amanda Riethmuller, Australian Ambassador-Designate to the State of Kuwait, for an inaugural visit to its campus on Thursday, 15 October 2026.
During the visit, HE Riethmuller met with AU President Prof. Isam Zabalawi, alongside senior executives and management representatives. The meeting provided an opportunity to introduce the Ambassador-Designate to AU, its academic programs, and its ongoing commitment to providing quality education in Kuwait.
The visit included a tour of AU’s facilities, beginning with the College of Engineering’s workshops and laboratories, where HE Riethmuller observed classes in progress and met with students. The Ambassador-Designate also visited the Maritime Department and School of Aviation, where she experienced the specialized simulators used to support students’ practical training.
AU maintains strong academic connections with Australia through its strategic partnership with CQUniversity Australia and the accreditation of its engineering programs by Engineers Australia. Additionally, several AU alumni have pursued postgraduate studies in Australia, further reflecting the educational ties between the two countries.
The visit reaffirmed the strong relationship between AU and the Australian Embassy in Kuwait and their shared commitment to supporting educational cooperation.
