President of QF’s PUE Abeer Al Khalifa and President of AUB Dr. Fadlo Khuri at the agreement signing event.
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Foundation’s Pre-University Education (PUE) and the American University of Beirut (AUB) signed a Memorandum of Understanding to work together on developing teachers, strengthening school leadership, and promoting innovation in K–12 education.
The agreement establishes a framework for cooperation in professional development, diploma and certification programs, joint research, and other educational initiatives for educators, in line with international standards and national education priorities.
During the signing ceremony, President of QF’s PUE, Abeer Al Khalifa said: “The signing of this cooperation agreement between AUB and PUE represents an important step that reflects our shared vision that the development of education begins with building strong institutional partnerships across the Arab world. These partnerships strengthen the capacities of both our students and teachers, keep pace with global transformations, and enhance the quality of educational outcomes.
President of AUB, Dr. Fadlo Khuri said: “Our partnership with Qatar Foundation stems from a shared belief that every child in the Arab world deserves a high-quality education, and that collaboration between our institutions is the path to a true Arab renaissance.” Provost of AUB, Dr. Zaher Dawy said: “Qatar Foundation and AUB share a common mission to build a brighter future for the Arab world through education and the empowerment of skilled, creative, and locally rooted human capital.”
Senior Vice President of Advancement and Business Development at AUB, Dr. Imad Baalbaki said: “We are proud of our relationship with Qatar Foundation, which spans decades.”
