Key takeaways
- Bassamat Mubtaath is a Saudi initiative that documents scholarship students’ achievements abroad, and won third place in the King Khalid Award for Development Partners in 2016.
- The initiative has formal partnerships with the Societies of Culture and Arts in Hail and Tabuk, and its Australian branch launched in 2018 under the Saudi Cultural Attaché’s supervision.
- KD International announced via its official X account that it is the official sponsor of Bassamat Mubtaath, aiming to offer enriching programmes and activities for scholarship students.
- There is currently no independent official source detailing the joint events between KD and Bassamat Mubtaath; it’s advisable to follow each organisation’s official channels.
- Bassamat Mubtaath focuses on documenting achievement after it happens, while an admissions office like KD helps with university admission and the visa before and during study.
In this article
- What is the Bassamat Mubtaath initiative?
- How did Bassamat Mubtaath launch in Australia?
- What is KD International’s role in Bassamat Mubtaath?
- Bassamat Mubtaath versus an admissions office: what’s the difference?
- How can you benefit from this partnership as a scholarship student?
- Where to follow the latest Bassamat Mubtaath and KD news
KD International announced via its official account on X (@kdiaus) that it is the official sponsor of the Bassamat Mubtaath initiative ("بصمات مُبتعث"), expressing hope that this partnership will produce enriching and distinctive programmes and activities for scholarship students. This is what the company states through its official channel; details of joint programmes and events have not yet received independent coverage from an official or press source. Below, we present what is documented about the initiative itself and about KD’s role as announced.
What is the Bassamat Mubtaath initiative?
Bassamat Mubtaath is a Saudi initiative that collects and highlights the achievements of Saudi scholarship students abroad — including patents, medical discoveries and academic excellence — and brings them back as a "gift" to the homeland when the scholarship student returns from their host country, according to.
The idea is simple: Saudi scholarship students achieve a great deal while studying abroad, but these achievements often never reach home or get documented systematically. Bassamat Mubtaath aims to close this gap by gathering stories and experiences and publishing them, creating a lasting legacy after the student returns.
Who is behind the initiative and what has it achieved?
The initiative’s founders, Faisal Al-Yousef and Amin Al-Rasini, won third place in the King Khalid Award for Development Partners in its fourth edition (2016), in recognition of Bassamat Mubtaath as a development initiative, according to. This recognition reflects official acknowledgement of the project’s value as a development partner, not merely a media activity.
The initiative later expanded through official partnerships with cultural bodies inside Saudi Arabia. The Society of Culture and Arts in Hail signed a cooperation agreement with it to document the history of Saudi scholarships and bring these experiences home, dated 18 December 2017, according to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA). The Society of Culture and Arts in Tabuk, represented by the Mubadiroon platform, signed a similar agreement dated 16 September 2017 to spotlight the achievements of returning scholarship students, according to SPA.
How did Bassamat Mubtaath launch in Australia?
The Bassamat Mubtaath initiative launched in Australia in 2018, through a meeting held by the Saudi Cultural Attaché in Australia, attended by the then Cultural Attaché Dr Hisham Khudawardi and heads of Saudi clubs across Australian cities, according to Sabq newspaper. This confirms the initiative has official roots within the Saudi cultural framework in Australia specifically, rather than operating independently of the Cultural Attaché.
In the United States, the initiative previously operated under the supervision of the Saudi Cultural Mission there, according to the. Notable milestones include a reception by the Saudi Consul General in New York for the initiative’s team and the launch of the "Al-Shanta" (the bag) pillar, which gathers scholarship students’ achievements, dated 30 January 2014, according to. The initiative also published an e-book documenting discoveries by Saudi students in the US, launched by the Kingdom’s Ambassador to Washington, Prince Abdullah bin Faisal bin Turki, according to Al-Riyadh newspaper.
What is KD International’s role in Bassamat Mubtaath?
KD International announced via its account on X (@kdiaus) that it is the official sponsor of the Bassamat Mubtaath initiative, stating it hopes this partnership will yield "enriching and distinctive programmes and activities for scholarship students." This statement comes from the company itself via its official channel. To date, there is no independent official coverage — from the Ministry of Education, the Saudi Cultural Attaché in Australia, or a major newspaper — detailing this sponsorship or listing the specific events organised under it.
If you are a scholarship student wanting the latest details on this partnership or upcoming events, it is best to follow the official channels directly: the Bassamat Mubtaath page, KD International’s own website, or to contact the Saudi Cultural Attaché in Australia to confirm the latest updates.
What do we know about KD International itself?
KD International is a Saudi-Australian education consultancy that describes itself as the intermediary between Saudi students and Australian universities, with an office in Riyadh and an office in Sydney, according to. The company works within the King Salman Scholarship Program ("برنامج خادم الحرمين الشريفين للابتعاث") across its various pathways, as well as in cultural scholarships and self-funded study. It is also an official Saudi partner of VETASSESS for skills assessment in Australia, according to the same source.
Bassamat Mubtaath versus an admissions office: what’s the difference?
Students sometimes confuse the role of an initiative that documents scholarship students’ achievements with the role of an office that helps with university admission and the student visa. The distinction between them is clear in terms of purpose and function:
| Aspect | Bassamat Mubtaath | An admissions office like KD |
|---|---|---|
| Primary goal | Documenting and publicising scholarship students’ achievements | Helping students obtain university admission and a visa |
| Overseeing body | Cultural Attachés and Societies of Culture and Arts | A registered education consultancy |
| What it offers the student | A platform to share their story and achievement | Admissions advice, training, English language, accommodation, visa support |
| Relationship with KD | Official sponsor, per the company’s announcement | The organising body itself |
In other words: Bassamat Mubtaath focuses on what comes after admission — the story and the achievement — while an admissions office focuses on what comes before and during, from choosing a course to obtaining the visa. You can read more about this role in Why KD International: How the Admissions Office Works and What It Offers You.
How can you benefit from this partnership as a scholarship student?
If you are currently a scholarship student or preparing to study in Australia, here are practical steps to benefit from initiatives like Bassamat Mubtaath alongside admissions office services:
- Follow Bassamat Mubtaath’s official pages to learn about the latest events and calls for submitting your story or academic achievement.
- Contact the Saudi Cultural Attaché in Australia if you want to confirm a specific event or activity before participating.
- Review the university admission and visa steps first via How to Apply to Study in Australia via KD: From Consultation to Enrolment, as this is the foundational step before any additional activity.
- Learn about available scholarship pathways in Saudi Scholarship Programs: A Complete Guide from King Salman Scholarship to Cultural Scholarships to understand where you stand in your journey.
- Attend direct university engagement events such as the KD Australian Universities Forum: What Happens There and How You Benefit, which offers a direct opportunity to meet university representatives.
- Document your academic achievements as you go, which makes it easier to participate later in any documentation initiative, whether Bassamat Mubtaath or others.
Where to follow the latest Bassamat Mubtaath and KD news
To follow any new details about this partnership, it’s best to check three sources: the official Bassamat Mubtaath Facebook page, KD International’s official X account (@kdiaus), and KD International’s own website. The company has advised students that its official communication only takes place through the channels listed on its website, so avoid any account or number not listed there.
If your immediate priority is university admission and the visa before anything else, the next practical step is to review Study in Australia for Saudi Students: Universities, Costs, Visa and Cities to build your complete plan before considering additional activities.
Frequently asked questions
A Saudi initiative that gathers and documents the achievements of Saudi scholarship students abroad, including patents, academic excellence and discoveries, bringing them back as a "gift" to the homeland. It won third place in the King Khalid Award for Development Partners in 2016.
KD announced via its official account that it is the initiative’s official sponsor, hoping the partnership will produce programmes and activities for scholarship students. Precise details of these programmes have not yet been published by an independent official source.
The initiative has coordinated with official bodies such as Cultural Attachés and Societies of Culture and Arts in various regions, but it is an independent project with a developmental and cultural character rather than a direct government programme.
It’s best to follow the initiative’s official Facebook page or contact the Saudi Cultural Attaché in Australia to find out the current participation process.
Yes, this is its core role as an education consultancy. Bassamat Mubtaath is a separate initiative focused on documenting scholarship students’ achievements after they are achieved.
Official sources
- اتفاقية تعاون بين جمعية الثقافة والفنون بحائل وبصمات مُبتعث — وكالة الأنباء السعودية (واس)
- اتفاقية تعاون بين جمعية الثقافة والفنون بتبوك وبصمات مُبتعث — وكالة الأنباء السعودية (واس)
- انطلاق بصمات مُبتعث في أستراليا 2018 — صحيفة سبق
- كتاب إلكتروني يوثّق إنجازات الطلبة السعوديين في أمريكا — جريدة الرياض
- موقع KD International يصف الشركة بأنها ملتزمة بفتح أبواب الجامعات المرموقة في أستراليا وبر — موقع KD International
Ready to start?
KD International helps you choose a university, prepare your admission and visa file, and answers your questions about Saudi scholarships and studying in Australia. Apply now or message us on WhatsApp.
Last updated: 8 October 2026. Fees and requirements change; always confirm with the official source before deciding.
