AArU Secretary-General Elected as a Full Member of the International Association of Universities (IAU) Administrative Board for 2026–2030

H.E. Prof. Amr Ezzat Salama, Secretary-General of the Association of Arab Universities (AArU), has been elected as a Full Member of the Administrative Board of the International Association of Universities (IAU) for the 2026–2030 term, representing the Association of Arab Universities in the Organisations category. The election took place during the 17th IAU General Conference, hosted by Murdoch University in Perth, Australia, from 3 to 6 November 2026.

Prof. Salama participated in the 96th meeting of the IAU Administrative Board, alongside his participation in the 17th IAU General Conference, held under the theme "The Value of Universities in the Era of Artificial Intelligence." The conference brought together academic leaders and representatives of higher education institutions from around the world to discuss the profound transformations shaping higher education and the implications of artificial intelligence and technological advances for the role of universities and the future of teaching, learning and research.

This membership is particularly significant for the Association of Arab Universities, as it strengthens its institutional presence within the international higher education community and provides an opportunity to contribute actively to discussions on strategic issues shaping the future of universities. It also supports the advancement of international cooperation and the development of sustainable academic partnerships among higher education institutions across different regions of the world.

This representation reflects the Association's continued commitment to expanding its international partnerships, strengthening the position of Arab universities within the global higher education landscape, and enhancing their active engagement in international academic dialogue and in shaping the visions and strategic directions that will define the future of higher education.