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.
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.
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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