Dubai Education Hubs Partner with KHDA

Dubai International Academic City (DIAC) and Dubai Knowledge Park (DKP), part of TECOM Group PJSC, have signed a strategic partnership with the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) to strengthen Dubai’s higher education sector and enhance its global learning hub status.

The agreement was formalised during ‘The Knowledge Assembly’ event, hosted by KHDA alongside DIAC and DKP, part of TECOM Group’s Education Cluster. The signing ceremony was attended by Her Excellency Aisha Miran, KHDA Director General, and Abdulla Belhoul, CEO of TECOM Group. The agreement was signed by Dr Saeed Mubarak Kharbash, CEO of Policies, Research and Programmes at KHDA, and Marwan Abdulaziz Janahi, Senior Vice President of DIAC and DKP.

Dr Saeed Kharbash said, “Dubai’s ambition to be a global hub for knowledge and innovation depends on strong collaboration across the higher education ecosystem. The partnership with DIAC and DKP, and the launch of the Higher Education Leadership Network, are an important step in realising that vision.”

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Marwan Abdulaziz Janahi added, “Collaboration is vital to accelerate progress that enriches the higher education sector. Our partnership with KHDA will foster initiatives like the Higher Education Leadership Network, ensuring Dubai’s education offerings meet the evolving needs of industries and the global economy.”

Under the agreement, DIAC and DKP will work with KHDA to attract international universities and vocational institutions, promote Dubai as a global destination for students through initiatives like Study Dubai, and enhance policy coordination to support research, innovation, and entrepreneurship. The partnership will also focus on improving student experiences and establishing the Higher Education Leadership Network as a sector-wide platform for strategic alignment and thought leadership.

The Higher Education Leadership Network aims to shape the future of higher education in Dubai in alignment with the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33) and Education 33 (E33) strategies. It provides a collaborative platform for senior leaders from academia, industry, and government to align higher education with Dubai’s vision for sustainable development and economic growth.

The launch event featured speakers from Dubai Health, University of Birmingham Dubai, University of Wollongong, and in5, TECOM Group’s entrepreneurship incubator. DIAC and DKP host globally leading institutions and universities, promoting collaboration through workshops, events, and joint initiatives. Both districts are part of TECOM Group’s portfolio of 10 business districts, including Dubai Internet City, Dubai Media City, and Dubai Design District (d3).