Dubai: The Association of Arab Universities (AArU) and AACSB International (AACSB) have formalized a strategic partnership by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), during AACSB’s Middle East and North Africa conference in Dubai, UAE.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the agreement outlines a shared commitment to providing opportunities for schools within the AArU membership to experience the advantages of specified membership benefits in both AACSB and AArU. AArU members will be provided the opportunity to work towards advancing accreditation efforts and promote best practices in business education. This partnership will support universities across the Arab world in achieving global standards of excellence while addressing region-specific challenges in higher education and economic development.