The Gulf Higher Education Network (GULF HE) is proud to announce its formal recognition as an International Network by the International Consortium for Educational Development (ICED), a milestone that affirms our shared commitment to advancing excellence, collaboration, and innovation in higher education across the Gulf region and beyond.
This recognition places GULF HE among a distinguished group of global networks dedicated to enhancing learning and teaching in higher education. It reflects not only the rapid growth of our community, now comprising more than 5,000 members but also our collective vision to elevate academic practice through collaboration, research, and professional development.
A Regional Platform with Global Alignment
Since its inception, GULF HE has been driven by the belief that quality higher education thrives on shared expertise, evidence-informed practice, and continuous dialogue across institutions. As a recognized ICED International Network, we are now positioned to:
- Contribute to global dialogues on teaching excellence, educational leadership, and faculty development.
- Align regional initiatives with international quality standards such as AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS, CAA, and QAA.
- Strengthen professional communities of practice that support academics, researchers, and institutional leaders across the GCC and MENA regions.
- Foster innovation in learning and teaching, from AI integration to outcomes-based frameworks, ensuring the Gulf’s higher education ecosystem remains globally competitive and regionally relevant.
Building the Future Together
This achievement is the result of collective effort, educators, policymakers, researchers, and institutional leaders who continue to shape GULF HE as a platform of shared growth and purpose. Our network’s diversity spanning education, healthcare, technology, and industry sectors is its greatest strength, ensuring that our initiatives are both inclusive and interdisciplinary.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all our members, partners, and contributors whose dedication has made this recognition possible. Together, we are not just representing the Gulf region on the global stage, we are helping define the next chapter of higher education excellence.
Join us in shaping the future of higher education.
Visit www.gulfhe.com to learn more or become part of our growing community.
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