QS Insights Magazine

Issue 34 October 2025

Arab Supplement

Contents


From Ambition to Impact in Arab Higher Education

How is the Arab region fulfilling its promise for education excellence?

Future-Ready Oman

Oman's move from access to quality is paying dividends

Creating an Education Oasis in the UAE

How can the UAE ensure their education paradise isn't lost?

A New Era for Iraq

Post-war Iraq is embarking on a new education journey.

Egypt’s Higher Education Ambitions

Egypt is attracting global students and boosting its ranking presence.

A Return to Glory

The Arab region is returning to being a centre for higher education prestige.

2026 Arab Region Rankings

Go behind the headlines of the latest QS Arab Region Rankings.

Arab Higher Education

What are some of the standout areas for Arab higher ed?

The Vision-Driven University

Now's the time for the Arab region to create long-term success from its "Vision" policies.

From Classrooms to Careers

The Oman Qualifications Framework promises to simplify understanding qualifications.

Arab Leaders Voices


Pioneering a Tech-Driven Future of Higher Education

Discover how PMU is working to meet Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030.

Dr Muneer Al Maskari

Dr Al Maskari discusses the vision of MCBS.

From Silent Achiever to Regional Pioneer

MCBS has established itself as a regional pioneer.

Dr Hamdan Al Fazari

Discover why Sohar University's vision is to drive excellence and innovation.

Dr Karim Seghir

Dr Karim Seghir discusses how to empower youth.

Interdisciplinary & International

AU aims to take advantage of its position as a leader in data science and AI.

Shaping Oman’s Future with Purpose

UoN operates as a beacon of knowledge.

University of Nizwa: Achievements That Travel Well

Discover why UoN's achievements equal more than their parts.

Main Magazine


Asia Pacific Supplement


Contributors

Editor in Chief Dr Ashwin Fernandes

Consutling Editor Anton John Crace

Clients Service Specialist Khushboo Singh

Contributing Writers Prof Ghassan Aouad Habib Fardoun Tim van Gardingen Nick Harland Dr Shadi Hijazi

Gauri Kohli Seb Murray Niamh Ollerton Essayists Dr Asma Al Yahyaei

Events Technology Manager Loh Lu Han

Marketing and PR Serena Ricci Mak Leeson

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The QS Insights Magazine is a monthly, online and print publication that highlights trends within the international education sector.

The online edition is emailed to our network of academics and university leaders worldwide. A limited number of selected copies of the print edition are also sent to university leaders around the world and distributed at QS events.

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