MENA’s Education Community recognised for excellence at #EvolveByMeritto

Meritto successfully hosted the much-anticipated MENA Chapter of #EvolveByMeritto on November 28, at The H Dubai, UAE. The exclusive, invite-only event brought together over 200 education leaders and professionals creating a vibrant platform to explore strategies and share insights that address the evolving landscape of education in the region.

The agenda opened with insights into Dubai’s growing stature as a global education hub, driven by its multicultural society, advanced infrastructure, and progressive initiatives like the E33 strategy, which emphasises innovation, personalised learning, and global connectivity. Further highlights included an engaging panel discussion on the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on education systems and a fireside chat featuring the Executive Director of QS Quacquarelli Symonds, which decoded the strategies behind globally ranked educational organizations. The agenda also delved into critical topics such as innovative recruitment strategies, the future of foreign branch campuses in the Middle East, and the role of the UAE in shaping regional and global education.

A highlight of the event was the prestigious MENA Education Excellence Awards, which celebrated remarkable contributions to the education sector across individual and organisational categories. Among the honorees, Amina Abdulrahim, executive director of ICT & IT Security at the American University of Sharjah, was recognised for Technology Leadership Excellence, while Wael Ali, manager of the Counseling Office at American University In The Emirates, received the award for Student Success Excellence. Wafa Waheed, head of admissions, Recruitment, and Marketing at Walsh College, was celebrated for her achievements in Outreach Excellence in Student Engagement. Krishna Kumar C Negade, head of recruitment and external engagement at De Montfort University was honoured for Admissions Strategy Excellence, and Nahid Afshan of BITS Pilani (Dubai Campus) received the award for Marketing Strategy Excellence in Enrollment.

In the educational organizational categories, Ajman University earned recognition for Industry-Academia Partnership Excellence. Westford Group was awarded International Campus Leadership Excellence, and the University of Dubai was honoured for AI in Education Excellence. Furthermore, Futures Abroad was celebrated for Student Experience Excellence in Enrollment.

For more information, visit www.meritto.com.