American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB) proudly participated in the QS Higher Ed Summit: Middle East 2025, held from April 20–22, 2025, in Kuwait, hosted by the Gulf University for Science and Technology (GUST). The summit, themed “Society 5.0: Higher Education and Skills for a Human-Centered Future,” brought together global leaders to explore the future of higher education in the digital age.
Shania Mahia Abedin member of the AIUB board of trustees represented AIUB at the summit, highlighting the university’s strategic vision, innovation goals, and its role in advancing higher education in Bangladesh. Her participation emphasized AIUB’s ongoing efforts to address emerging educational challenges while building impactful international collaborations.
The Opening Session featured key figures including:
- Ashwin Fernandes, Executive Director (AMESA), QS Quacquarelli Symonds
- Jason Newman, Chief Commercial Officer, QS Quacquarelli Symonds
- Nawaf Arhamah, Chairman, Gulf University for Science & Technology
- Bassam Alameddine, President, Gulf University for Science & Technology
- Ghassan Aouad, Chancellor, Abu Dhabi University
- H.E. Prof Dr Amr Ezzat Salama, Secretary-General, Association of Arab Universities
The Opening Panel Discussion, titled “State of the Region,” focused on transformative shifts across the Middle East’s educational and economic landscape. It addressed the need for human-centered innovation in response to rapid technological and industrial change. Distinguished panelists included:
- Ebrahim Al Hajri, President, Khalifa University of Science and Technology
- Fuad Mohammed Al-Ansari, President, University of Bahrain
- Aisha Al Kharusi, Deputy Executive Chairperson, Modern College of Business and Science, Oman
- H.E. Dr Ahmed Bin Saleh Al-Yamani, President, Prince Sultan University
By engaging in such prestigious global events, AIUB reinforces its position as a forward-thinking institution, committed to quality education, global networking, and sustainable academic growth.