ShanghaiRanking Excellence Program – Strategic Roadmap for Arab Universities’ Global Advancement

The General Secretariat of the Association of Arab Universities is pleased to inform you that the  (AArU), in collaboration with ShanghaiRanking, is organizing a specialized in-person program aimed at empowering Arab universities to enhance their institutional performance and strengthen their international research visibility. The program will provide participating institutions with strategic insights, benchmarking tools, and expert guidance.

The program will be held on 2–3 September 2026 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, under the title:

Strategic Roadmap for Arab Universities’ Global Advancement

ShanghaiRanking Excellence Program

The program is designed to familiarize participants with leading practices and methodologies adopted in global university rankings through the following key themes:

• Understanding the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) and the Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (GRAS).
• Learning about ranking indicators, methodologies, and calculation mechanisms.
• Understanding the data sources used in global rankings.
• Exploring strategies to improve institutional performance and enhance universities’ positions in international rankings.
• Examining performance indicators at both the institutional and academic subject levels.
• Addressing common challenges and misconceptions related to the ShanghaiRanking methodology.

Program Details

• Format: In-person
• Venue: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
• Dates: 2–3 September 2026

Registration and Payment Links

Registration Form:https://forms.gle/6PMQaXHhXtpMAJU6A

Payment Link:
https://secure-jordan.paytabs.com/payment/link/53568/9059561

Brochure link:

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