Global Challenges, Local Impact: Higher Education's
Role in Shaping a Resilient Future

28th – 30th September, 2026 | Kempinski Central Avenue, Dubai - UAE

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Focus Group 1 Report

Accelerating Research and Innovation: Strategies for Impact

A focus group report from the 7th MENA Higher Education Leadership Forum

30 September 2026 Dubai, UAE

Moderator Prof. Abhilasha Singh

Experts Ramy Hassanien · Prof. Rasha Bayoumi · Prof. Mohammed Hussein Ahmed

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What’s inside the report

Findings from a focus group of university leaders and research experts on how institutions across the region can strengthen research and turn innovation into real-world impact.

  • 01

    Key discussion insights

    The main themes raised by the moderator, experts and participants.

  • 02

    Building research capacity

    Funding, talent, infrastructure and culture needed for research to thrive.

  • 03

    From research to impact

    How universities can move ideas into innovation, commercialisation and policy.

  • 04

    Recommendations

    Practical strategies for university leaders, funders and policymakers.

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