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Association of Arab Universities Participates in QS Arab Forum 2025 in MuscatProf. Anas Ratib AlSoud, Executive Director of the Association of Arab Universities was honored to participate in the Closing Ceremony of the QS Quacquarelli Symonds Arab Forum 2025, hosted by Sultan Qaboos University in Muscat, under the patronage of H.E. Dr. Rahma bint Ibrahim Al Mahrooqi, Minister of Higher Education, Research and Innovation of the Sultanate of Oman. The event was attended by H.H. Sheikh Dr. Fahad Al Julanda Al Said, President of Sultan Qaboos University, Ben Sowter, Senior Vice President of QS, and Dr. Ashwin Fernandes, Executive Director of QS.Prof. Anas Ratib AlSoud, delivered a speech on behalf of the Association, extending congratulations to all Arab universities recognized in the QS rankings and commending their achievements in academic and research performance. He emphasized that rankings should be used as a tool for development and continuous improvement, directly impacting the quality of education and research in the Arab world.The forum brought together university leaders, policymakers, and higher education experts from across the Arab region and beyond, fostering discussions on academic excellence, innovation, and collaboration, highlighting the growing role of Arab universities in shaping the global higher education landscape.The Association of Arab Universities extends its sincere appreciation to QS, represented by Dr. Ashwin Fernandes, for their continuous support of Arab universities, to Sultan Qaboos University for their generous hospitality, and to the Sultanate of Oman, its leadership, and its people.Association of Arab Universities 35