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SUMMARY:QS Arab Forum 2026
DESCRIPTION:The QS Arab Forum 2026 takes place on 14–15 October 2026 at the Marriott Riyadh Diplomatic Quarter in Riyadh\, Saudi Arabia. It is organised by QS Quacquarelli Symonds and hosted this year by King Saud University. \nUnder the theme “Building Human Capability for Global Competitiveness”\, the QS Arab Forum brings together university leaders from across the Arab region\, along with educators\, policymakers and industry representatives\, to discuss how to build stronger\, more innovative and more accessible higher education systems. \nKey topics \n\nTalent development\, mobility and AI as a core capability\nEmployability\, equity and the changing role of higher education\nTechnology\, skills development and regional insight\n\nSpeakers announced include Nunzio Quacquarelli (President and Chair of the Board\, QS)\, Prof Ali M. Masmali (Acting President\, King Saud University)\, Prof Ghassan Aouad (Chancellor\, Abu Dhabi University) and Prof Yusra Mouzughi (Provost\, University of Birmingham Dubai). \nSee also MENA Higher Ed’s higher education news and Data Insights on universities across the Middle East and North Africa. \nProgramme and registration on the QS website
URL:https://menahighered.net/event/qs-arab-forum-2026/
LOCATION:Marriott Riyadh Diplomatic Quarter\, Riyadh\, Saudi Arabia
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SUMMARY:THE Arab Universities Summit 2026
DESCRIPTION:The THE Arab Universities Summit 2026 takes place from 3 to 5 November 2026 in Ben Guerir\, Morocco\, hosted by Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) and organised by Times Higher Education (THE). \nUnder the theme “Collaboration and progress: Advancing excellence across Arab higher education”\, the THE Arab Universities Summit brings together university presidents\, senior leaders\, ministry officials and industry partners from across the Arab region. \nAgenda themes \n\nAddressing global challenges with impact\nReputation and performance\nChangemaking and innovation\nLearning\, success and outcomes\n\nHighlights: the summit will reveal the THE Arab University Rankings 2027 and host the THE Awards Arab World 2026 gala dinner. \nWho it is for: university executives and decision-makers\, policymakers\, and partners from government and industry working on higher education in the Arab world. \nFor context on Moroccan higher education ahead of the summit\, see MENA Higher Ed’s latest higher education news and Data Insights . \nProgramme and registration on the THE events website
URL:https://menahighered.net/event/the-arab-universities-summit-2026/
LOCATION:Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P)\, Ben Guerir\, Morocco
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SUMMARY:QS Higher Ed Summit: Middle East 2026
DESCRIPTION: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. \nUnder 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. \nWhat to expect \n\nDiscussion of the main trends and challenges facing higher education\, globally and in the region\nNetworking with university leaders\, policymakers and industry partners\nSessions on university performance\, student recruitment\, skills and innovation\n\nThe full programme has not yet been published; QS says updates will follow in the coming months. \nAhead 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. \nEvent details and registration on the QS website
URL:https://menahighered.net/event/qs-higher-ed-summit-middle-east-2026/
LOCATION:Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi\, Grand Canal\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
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