Venue
Gulf University for Science and Technology
Gulf University for Science and Technology, 73F2+GV4, Masjid Al Aqsa Street, Mubarak Al-Abdullah, Kuwait

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Event Date Tue Apr 22 +03 - Thu Apr 24 +03 (18 days ago)
In your timezone (EDT): Mon Apr 21 5:00pm - Wed Apr 23 5:00pm
Location Gulf University for Science and Technology
73F2+GV4, Masjid Al Aqsa Street, Mubarak Al-Abdullah, Kuwait
Region EMEA
Details

The event has made incredible progress in becoming a dynamic region of innovation for higher education, amid the rapidly evolving demand for new technologies, digital skills and the rise of non-traditional degree programmes. The past event explores how universities can embed and instil cultures of innovation within their institutions sustainably and creatively as they aim to enhance the quality of education in the region.

The summit includes important and meaningful discussions on fostering innovation with stakeholders, the realities of achieving sustainability goals in higher ed, the importance of conducting relevant research, how universities can better support students to be work-ready after graduation, and why student recruitment is essential to boosting diversity in the classroom.

QS Quacquarelli Symonds is the world’s leading provider of services, analytics, and insight to the global higher education sector, whose mission is to enable motivated people anywhere in the world to fulfill their potential through educational achievement, international mobility, and career development.

QS is well recognized for the distribution of the QS World University Rankings and is committed to helping prospective students and working professionals connect with global institutions to achieve educational and career success.

As education continues to reach a broad, global scale, QS is also dedicated in assisting higher education institutions across the world attain excellence and global recognition through its innovative and engaging conferences showcasing industry insights, delivered by renowned and proficient speakers. QS also distributes an extensive range of high-level industry related publications with a widespread readership.

Who we are:
QS organises a number of higher education conferences. Our aim is to help foster academic excellence and innovation as well as to connect education peers and promote inclusion, discussion and drive for academic excellence:

• Learn from presidents, vice-presidents, deans and provosts about best practices.
• Share your knowledge with other like-minded peers.
• Form international connections and learn about the latest trends in higher education.
• Discover the latest trends in international higher education.

Speakers

2024 Past Speakers

KEYNOTE:

Prof. Thafer Assaraira
President, Accreditation and Quality Assurance at Commission for Higher Education Institutions, Jordan

PANELISTS:

Prof. Stephen Wilhite
Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Student Success, Provost at American University of Ras Al Khaimah

Dr. Michael Allen
Provost and Chief Academic Officer and Acting Vice-President at Zayed University

Prof. Yusra Mouzughi
Provost at University of Birmingham Dubai

Dr. Karim Seghir
Chancellor at Ajman University

Dr. Jessica Tsimprea Maluch
Director of Strategy, Research, and Impact at Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi Foundation for Policy Research

Hagar Rakha
Head of Research and Knowledge, Knowledge and Innovation at Abdulla Al Ghurair Foundation

Eng. Ahmad Obaidat
CEO & Founder at Unihance

Dr. Christine Looser
Senior Director, Solution Design at Minerva Project

Prof. Dr. Ali Khatibi
Senior Vice President for Post Graduate - Offshore Campuses at Management and Science University

Prof. Omar Al-Jarrah
Vice President for Planning and Development at Arab Open University-HQ

Dr. Huda Alwehaibi
Chairwoman at Jawwed Association

Prof. Khalid El-Salem
President at Jordan University of Science & Technology

Prof. Turki Obaidat
Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees at AlBalqa Applied University

Prof. Michael J. Benedik
Provost at Hamad Bin Khalifa University

Dr. Tod A. Laursen
Chancellor at American University of Sharjah

Prof. Hamed Assaf
Associate Dean, School of Engineering at American University of Ras Al Khaimah

Dr. Shadi Hijazi
Principal Consultant at QS Quacquarelli Symonds

Dr. Richa Arora
Head of Institution and COO at University of Stirling, UAE

Prof. Khaled Al-Kattan
Vice President at Alfaisal University

Dr. Bibi Alajmi
Associate Professor, Faculty of Information Studies at Kuwait University

Dr. Steven Reissig
Executive Director at Ras Al Khaimah Department of Knowledge

Dr. Narimane Hadj Hamou
Founder & CEO at Center for Learning Innovations and Customized Knowledge Solutions

Dr. Kevin S. Konecny
Associate Provost for Student Affairs at American University of Ras Al Khaimah

Prof. Ghassan Aouad
Chancellor at Abu Dhabi University

Dr. Najla Mohamed Alnaqbi
Acting Academic Affair Vice Chancellor at Mohamed Bin Zayed University for Humanities

SPEAKERS:

H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi
Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah and UAE Supreme Council Member

Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi
Minister of Education at United Arab Emirates

Dr. Ashwin Fernandes
Executive Director - AMESA at QS Quacquarelli Symonds

Dr. Mohammed Awad
Associate Provost for Academic Affairs at American University of Ras Al Khaimah

Prof. Emaan Gaad
Dean of Faculty of Education and Professor of Special and Inclusive Education at British University in Dubai

Dr. Hemachandran Kannan
Director – AI Research Centre & Associate Dean, School of Business at Woxsen University

Dr. Peter Mitchell
Head - Faculty of English Language Studies at Majan University College, Sultanate of Oman

Prof. François Thérin
Professor and Senior Advisor to the Dean at Africa Business School/University Mohammed VI Polytechnic

Prof. Abdul Rahim Sabouni
CEO at Span M Consulting

Pooja Anil Rasal
Senior Manager Career Management at K J Somaiya Institute of Management

Kamran Kardan
Founder & CEO at Knowledge E

Juan Carlos
Customer Experience Manager at QS Quacquarelli Symonds

Prof. Dr. Mohamed Yousif Baniyas
Director, Commission for Academic Accreditation at Ministry of Education, United Arab Emirates

Prof. Randa Mahmoud Rezk
Head of Educational Media Department, Cairo University and President, Arab Network for Universities of Social Responsibility (ANUSR)

Nisha Ilyas
Head - Operations (ASGS) at ECA Global

Dr. Nader M. Ghazal
Educator, MIT Certified professional in AI & DX, Former Education Minister Advisor at Khalifa University

Harsha Ravindran
CEO and Co-Founder at Ascendance

Prof. Dr. Wilert Puriwat
Dean at Chulalongkorn University

Prof. Pavana Kiranmai Chepuri
Head - Learner-Centered Innovation at Woxsen University

Assoc. Prof. Nurul Asyikeen Abdul Jabar
Dean - Faculty of Business Management and Professional Studies at Management and Science University

Dr. Riad Sakr
Vice President for Administrative Affairs at American University of Science and Technology

Maryam Riaz
Advisor at Ministry of Education, UAE

Prof. Abhilasha Singh
Vice President for Academic Affairs at American University in the Emirates

Wael Mansour
Senior Manager - Customer Success at Elsevier

Dr. Habib Fardoun
Principal Consultant at QS Quacquarelli Symonds

Gordon Scott
Managing Director at Successful Graduate

Prof. Hariclea Zengos
Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences at American University of Ras Al Khaimah

Prof. Maen Takruri
Director of ICONET, Professor, Electronics and Communications Engineering at American University of Ras Al Khaimah

Dr. Tahseen Anwer Arshi
Associate Provost for Research and Community Service, Associate Professor, Director, The Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at American University of Ras Al Khaimah

Dr. Sufian Badawi
Assistant Professor, Postdoc Researcher, ICONET at Applied Science Private University, American University of Ras Al Khaimah

Dr. Khaled Balawafi
Associate Professor in Artificial Intelligence at American University of Ras Al Khaimah

Eng. Tawfiq Abuhantash
Associate Professor of Architecture Design, History and Theory at American University of Ras Al Khaimah

Dr. Sabir Haque
Assistant Professor - Mass Communication at American University of Ras Al Khaimah

Sponsors & Partners

2025 Sponsors

HOST SPONSOR:
• GUST Gulf University for Science & Technology

PLATINUM SPONSOR:
• MSU management & science university

GOLD SPONSOR:
• Khalifa University

SILVER SPONSORS:
• Ajman University
• American International University
• AUM American University of the Middle East
• ASU Applied Science University
• Effat University
• Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University
• Umm Al-quara University
• Sohar University