QS Arab Forum 2026

14 - 15 Oct 2026

Riyadh

Saudi Arabia

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Building Human Capability for Global Competitiveness

The QS Arab Forum unites university leaders from across the Arab region for a distinguished annual assembly to co-create a more robust, pioneering, and accessible higher education system.

Shape the region’s future
Discover how universities across the Arab world are advancing talent development, fostering mobility, and embedding AI as a core capability for long-term growth.

Voices of change
Engage with influential educators, policymakers, and industry leaders shaping critical conversations around employability, equity, and the evolving role of higher education.

Innovate and transform
Explore how technology, skills development, and regional insight are driving transformation and unlocking new opportunities across Arab education systems.

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Travel to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

The QS Arab Forum 2026 will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Venue details will be announced soon.

What to expect

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