Egypt Russian University to Open A Russian university is set to open in the outskirts of Cairo this fall, according to reports in the Russian media. The Russia-Egypt University, which is located 45 kilometers from Cairo in Badr, will house faculties of engineering, tourism management,…
Regional IIM to Operate Business Programs in the Region In an effort to globalize its operations, the Ahmedabad-based Indian Institute of Management (IIM-A) has agreed to collaborate with an Egyptian organization on the development of management studies in the Middle East and North Africa. Under…
Regional Mediterranean Virtual University Launched Mediterranean Virtual University (MVU) project was launched in September in conjunction with universities from eight countries in the region and Europe. MVU will specialize in computer science and information and computer technology, with curriculum input provided by industry. MVU will…
Regional Business Schools Laying the Foundations for New Market Not long ago, one of the few places in the region teaching graduate-level business programs was Egypt’s American University of Cairo. Times are changing, reports Business Week, and enthusiasm for Western-style management education – master’s in…
Iraq Little Progress Reported in Rebuilding of Academic Infrastructure The senior U.S. official responsible for the distribution of education-related grants and the rebuilding of Iraq’s system of higher education said in May the United States has done little to repair damaged institutions, and has provided…