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QS Higher Ed Summit: Middle East 2026
22 - 24 Nov 2026
November 22, 2026
Abu Dhabi
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United Arab Emirates
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QS Higher Ed Summit: Middle East 2026
22 - 24 Nov 2026
Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal
Abu Dhabi
,
United Arab Emirates
Future-ready universities. Future-ready economies.
Under the patronage of
H.E. Dr. Abdulrahman Al Awar
Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation and Acting Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, UAE
The QS Higher Ed Summit: Middle East 2026 will bring together higher education leaders, policymakers and innovators in Abu Dhabi to explore the future of education, skills and innovation across the region.
Hosted by Khalifa University, the summit will provide a platform for collaboration, insight-sharing and strategic dialogue on the opportunities shaping higher education in the Middle East and beyond. Programme updates will be shared in the coming months.
Discuss the biggest challenges shaping higher education
Explore the key trends, opportunities and challenges influencing higher education globally and across the Middle East.
Connect with global leaders and innovators
Build valuable relationships with thought leaders, policymakers and innovators while sharing ideas and experiences with peers from around the world.
Gain insights into the future of education
Learn from leading voices in education, industry and technology on the future of higher education through the lenses of performance, recruitment, skills and innovation.
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