Middle East Conference (In-Person)

Ajman University (AU) is the first private university in the GCC region to admit expatriate students. Founded in 1988, AU is proud of its international outlook, inclusiveness and diversity which has made it a university of choice for Emirati as well as international students. Ajman University consistently ranks among the top 750 global universities in QS Global Rankings and is also recognised among the top 30 universities in the Arab world.

Established in 2004, Al Ain University (AAU) opened the doors to its first student cohort in 2005. Constantly innovating, AAU expanded its facilities by opening a second campus in Abu Dhabi in 2008, offering programs in Business and Law. Having begun with three colleges (Engineering, Business, Education, Humanities and Social Sciences), the University has continued to expand its program offerings which now include 17 undergraduate programs across six colleges (Engineering, Pharmacy, Law, Education, Humanities and Social Sciences, Business and Communication and Media) and 9 Master’s programs, as well as a Professional Diploma in Teaching.

Established in 2006, American University in the Emirates (AUE) is a private institution of higher education that offers nationally accredited bachelor’s and master’s degree programs. Believing an investment in education meant a profound investment in individuals and their future success, AUE embarked upon an ambitious goal of establishing a quality institution based on the American model in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Today, AUE draws students from over 60 countries to its seven colleges; Business Administration, Media and Mass Communication, Law, Design, Computer Information Technology, Security and Global Studies, and Education. From its initial class of 40 students, AUE has grown to approximately 2000 students, at AUE we believe “Nothing is Impossible”. The College of Business Administration (COBA) is AUE’s largest college and currently enrolls over 600 students. AUE is accredited by international accrediting bodies, such as AACSB for COBA and ABET for Computer Science.

Established in 1995, the American University in Dubai (AUD) is a private, academically and culturally inclusive institution of higher learning, providing a globally recognized American education. Delivering a student-centric, forward-thinking learning experience to over 2000 undergraduates, graduates and professionals from more than 100 countries worldwide, AUD seeks to empower and enable the leaders and pioneers of tomorrow. The American University in Dubai encompasses six schools: Business Administration, Engineering, Arts and Sciences, Education, Architecture, Art and Design and the Mohammed Bin Rashid School of Communication.  With a growing alumni of successful professionals, CEO’s and entrepreneurs, the international accomplishments of AUD graduates are further evidence of the university’s ability to produce employable, talented individuals who are global explorers, poised for career success.

The Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) is a mission-driven association of leading graduate business schools worldwide. Founded in 1953, we are committed to creating solutions for business schools and candidates to better discover, evaluate and connect with each other. In support of our vision, mission and purpose, GMAC provides world-class market intelligence, professional development opportunities, premier admissions assessments and engagement services for the graduate management education industry. GMAC is a global organization with offices in China, India, Singapore, the UK and the US. To learn more about our work, please visit gmac.com. The MBA Tour and BusinessBecause are wholly-owned subsidiaries of GMAC.

Gulf University for Science and Technology (GUST) is the first established private university in Kuwait, currently enrolling ~ 3,800 students on its state-of-the-art campus. GUST is accredited by international professional bodies, such as AACSB for CBA, ABET for Computer Science, ACA for Mass Communication, and CEA and NOSS for English and Math Foundation, respectively.

The University of Dubai (UD), founded in the year 1997, is a fully owned subsidiary of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI). The DCCI has continuously supported the UD in every stage of its development. UD is and has been home to talented students and faculty drawn from around the world to teach, create, and study. Dubai Business School is offering BBA, MBA and PhD programs.