Association of university presidents launched

By Wagdy Sawahel. A network of university leaders across North Africa and the Middle East, known as MENA, was launched at the first MENA Higher Education Leadership Forum in the United Arab Emirates last week. 
"The initiative of launching the MENA Association of University Presidents was aimed at advancing higher education in the MENA region by forming a group of dynamic leaders that will have an effect in influencing policy makers,” said Nicola Degaetano, marketing manager of UAE-based Middle East Ellucian, one of the forum sponsors. More...