The Arabian Gulf University (AGU), in partnership with the UNESCO Regional Center for Quality & Excellence in Education (RCQE), warmly welcomes participants to this pioneering forum to be held on 2–3 December 2025 in Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain.
This forum serves as a strategic dialogue platform, bringing together Ministers of Higher Education, university presidents, educational experts, policymakers, and representatives of regional and international organizations to explore the future of Arab higher education in light of global transformations.
Forum
Mission
To strengthen the quality of Arab higher education through the adoption of reference frameworks, leveraging global best practices, and launching new initiatives that foster creativity and innovation.
Why this Forum?
Arab higher education faces major challenges linked to artificial intelligence, globalization, the shift towards a digital and knowledge-based economy, and the need to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This forum aims to develop a shared vision to modernize university programs in alignment with future skills and professions.
Core Objectives
- Position Arab higher education as a global leader.
- Enable universities to align programs with future labor market needs.
- Build impactful regional and international partnerships.
- Enhance the role of research and innovation as drivers of sustainable development.
