Zeina El Qirem

Global student demand for universities in the Gulf is falling fast, with a recent report showing a steep drop in March 2026 compared to growth seen since late 2025, as the conflict reshapes perceptions of stability and choice.

Spain’s higher education sector is exploring a potential expansion into India, as policymakers on both sides signal a growing interest transnational delivery, joint research, and institutional mobility.

A new initiative linking Canada's McGill University, the United Arab Emirates, and Indonesia is set to expand professional training and research capacity across key sectors in Indonesia.

Emirates Aviation University (EAU) has marked its 36th graduation ceremony in Dubai, with 379 students completing programs designed to feed directly into the global aviation and technology workforce.

The UAE has stopped funding study in the UK over fears of Islamist influence on campuses, reshaping the options available for Emirati students wishing to study abroad.

In a move that fundamentally reshapes the structure of its school system, the Saudi government is now allowing private operators to manage public school systems.

A new Studyportals–British Council analysis shows MENA strengthening its role in global higher education, with growing demand for study in the region alongside sustained outbound mobility.

From policy shifts in the UAE to landmark international partnerships in Egypt and Saudi Arabia, 2025 proved to be a defining year for higher education across the Middle East and North Africa.

The new Saudi-Swiss collaboration will develop a nationwide hospitality and culinary education ecosystem, supporting Saudi's Vision 2030.

Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet, one of the UK's most prestigious state grammar schools, is set to open its first international branch in Dubai Sports City in August 2026.