The University is participating in the QS Higher Ed Summit: Asia Pacific 2026, held in Indonesia, from 3 to 5 November 2026. The summit brings together university leaders, policymakers, and higher education experts from around the world to discuss emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities in higher education.

The SQU delegation is led by Her Highness Dr Mona bint Fahad Al Said, Assistant Vice-Chancellor for International Cooperation, accompanied by Prof Tariq bin Mohiuddin Gulam, Director of the University Ranking Strategic Project, and Khalil bin Ibrahim Al-Hashami, Acting Head of the Institutional Strengthening Section at the International Cooperation Office.

This participation reflects the University’s ongoing commitment to strengthening its international presence, expanding academic and research partnerships, and exploring global best practices in higher education development. It also supports the University’s strategic objectives of enhancing institutional performance and improving its regional and international competitiveness.

The summit features a series of discussions and interactive sessions addressing key topics, including the future of higher education, university leadership, the role of artificial intelligence in transforming academic institutions, and strategies for strengthening universities’ global competitiveness.

Through its participation, SQU aims to exchange knowledge and experiences with international institutions, explore new opportunities for collaboration in education, research, and academic mobility, and gain valuable insights into institutional development and university ranking performance.

This participation further demonstrates SQU’s commitment to academic and research excellence, strengthening its position within the global higher education landscape, and contributing to the objectives of Oman Vision 2040.