Dr. Md. Sabur Khan Joins Global Higher Education Leaders at MENA Higher Education Leadership Forum 2026 in Dubai

Dr. Md. Sabur Khan, Founder and Chairman of Daffodil International University (DIU) and Daffodil Group, Bangladesh, is participating as a distinguished VIP speaker at the 7th MENA Higher Education Leadership Forum (MENA-HELF 2026), being held from September 28–30, 2026, at the Kempinski Central Avenue, Dubai, UAE.

Organized by the Center for Learning Innovations and Customized Knowledge Solutions (CLICKS), the forum brings together senior leaders from higher education, government, industry and international organizations to explore how universities can respond to global challenges while creating meaningful local impact.

Dr. Md. Sabur Khan is participating in the opening panel on September 29, titled “Bridging Boundaries: Building a Collaborative Ecosystem for Workforce Readiness and Social Impact,” moderated by Prof. Yusra Mouzughi, Provost, University of Birmingham Dubai. The panel brings together distinguished international leaders, including Prof. Bassam Alameddine, President of the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK), UAE; Dr. Karim Seghir, Chancellor of Ajman University, UAE; Prof. Ahmed Elseragy, Associate Pro Vice-Chancellor (Employability) and Dean of The British University in Egypt; Dr. Kinan Bahnassi, Senior Adviser, Labour Market and Education Policy, Education & Human Development & Community Council, UAE; and Morwenna Crago, Senior Director, Marketing, Product & Sales Enablement, Higher Education – McGraw Hill International.

The discussion focuses on strengthening collaboration among universities, industry, government and civil society to improve workforce readiness, promote innovation and generate measurable social impact.

“Our responsibility is not only to prepare graduates for employment, but to empower them to innovate, create opportunities and contribute to society.”

Dr. Khan’s participation further reflects DIU’s continued engagement with international higher education networks and its emphasis on connecting academic collaboration with practical outcomes, global employability and societal development.