The Mohammed bin Rashid Center for Leadership Development has signed two memoranda of understanding with Peking University in China and Seoul National University in South Korea. The agreements establish a new series of Dubai Leadership Research aimed at MBA and executive education curricula. The signing took place during the Mohammed bin Rashid Leadership Forum in Dubai.
Dubai's Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) announced the opening of 26 new private educational institutions for the 2026-27 academic year under its Education 33 Strategy. The expansion adds nearly 17,000 school seats and features international university launches, including Peking University HSBC Business School. The authority is also prioritising AI literacy, future workforce skills, and the addition of 18,000 affordable school places over the next two years.
Policy updates, China–UAE business news and industry insights, delivered to your inbox.
Membership
Tell us about your experience and connection to UAE–China business. UECN assesses your application and offers the right membership category — fees are shared privately with your offer.
We send you a one-time sign-in link — your answers are saved as you go.
