QS Higher Ed Summit: Middle East 2026
November 22 - November 24
The QS Higher Ed Summit: Middle East 2026 takes place in Abu Dhabi from 22 to 24 November 2026, hosted by Khalifa University under the patronage of H.E. Dr. Abdulrahman Al Awar, the UAE’s Acting Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research.
Under the theme “Future-ready universities. Future-ready economies.”, the summit gathers university leaders, policymakers and innovators to discuss the future of education, skills and innovation in the Middle East and beyond.
What to expect
- Discussion of the main trends and challenges facing higher education, globally and in the region
- Networking with university leaders, policymakers and industry partners
- Sessions on university performance, student recruitment, skills and innovation
The full programme has not yet been published; QS says updates will follow in the coming months.
Ahead of the QS Higher Ed Summit, follow MENA Higher Ed’s latest higher education news and Data Insights on universities across the Middle East and North Africa.