Global Studies University continues to expand its academic partnerships and strengthen engagement with leading educational institutions across the region.
On October 22, 2026, Her Highness Sheikha Hoor Al Qasimi, President of Global Studies University and Extraordinary Ambassador for Arab Culture for 2025–2026 at ALECSO, and Professor Salah M. Hassan, Chancellor of Global Studies University, met with Professor Ahmad Dallal, President of the American University in Cairo (AUC), accompanied by Professor Ehab Abdel-Rahman, Provost of the American University in Cairo, at its campus in Cairo, Egypt.
The meeting explored opportunities to strengthen academic and research partnerships between the two universities, exchange knowledge and expertise, and develop joint initiatives that foster innovation and academic excellence, particularly in the humanities and social sciences and cultural studies. These efforts aim to strengthen institutional ties and open new avenues for collaboration and knowledge exchange at both regional and international levels.
The meeting also provided an opportunity to exchange perspectives on the role of universities in knowledge production, fostering interdisciplinary dialogue, and advancing research and teaching in ways that engage with contemporary societal challenges. The meeting reflects both universities’ commitment to strengthening academic engagement and exploring sustainable partnerships that broaden opportunities for research and knowledge exchange, while advancing the contribution of the humanities and social sciences to understanding and addressing contemporary issues.
