President
Hoor Al Qasimi, President and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Global Studies University (GSU), has guided the university since its founding. As Director of The Africa Institute in 2018, she shaped its inaugural programs and academic vision. In her dual leadership roles, she directs GSU’s strategic initiatives, academic programs, and institutional governance, positioning the university as a center for interdisciplinary research and global scholarship.
Chancellor
Salah M. Hassan is the Chancellor of Global Studies University (GSU) and Dean of The Africa Institute, Sharjah. He has been leading The Africa Institute since its establishment in 2018, and in 2023, he assumed his dual role as Chancellor of GSU and Dean of The Africa Institute, underscoring his pivotal role in shaping the academic and cultural vision of these institutions.
The Board of Trustees provides governance and strategic oversight for the University, supporting its mission and long-term development.
