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Association of Arab Universities and AACSB Unveil Strategic Collaboration in Dubai
Thursday, January 16, 2025
The Association of Arab Universities (AArU) and AACSB International (AACSB) have entered into a strategic collaboration through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) during AACSB’s Middle East and North Africa conference held in Dubai, UAE.
This agreement underscores a joint dedication to offering AArU member institutions access to exclusive benefits from both organizations. AArU member universities will have opportunities to enhance their accreditation initiatives and adopt global best practices in business education. The partnership aims to empower universities throughout the Arab region to achieve international standards of excellence while addressing unique challenges in higher education and fostering economic growth in the region.
“The Association of Arab Universities seeks to enhance the quality of higher education and elevate the level of academic accreditation to meet international standards. This agreement with AACSB, one of the most important international accreditation institutions, is part of the Association’s vision to develop academic excellence, improve the efficiency of Arab educational institutions, and enhance their competitiveness,” says Professor Dr. Amr Ezzat Salama, Secretary General of AArU.
“AACSB is proud to collaborate with the Association of Arab Universities supporting the advancement of quality education in the Arab region. This partnership underscores our shared commitment to fostering excellence, innovation, and impact in education worldwide. With a century old tradition of continuous improvement and impact, we are honored to join AArU today and celebrate our mutual commitment to quality education,” says Lily Bi President and CEO of AACSB.
The memorandum of understanding highlights the mutual commitment of both organizations to developing future-focused business leaders in the field of higher education. Founded in 1964, the Association of Arab Universities (AArU) is dedicated to fostering collaboration among its 450 member universities across the Arab world and enhancing their role in advancing sustainable development. Meanwhile, AACSB has been championing excellence in business education worldwide for over 100 years, with a global network of more than 1,900 member institutions.
This collaboration marks a pivotal move toward building a more g …