Muscat: The Modern College of Business and Science (MCBS) proudly participated in the Times Higher Education (THE) World Academic Summit 2025, held from 7 to 9 October 2025 in collaboration with King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) in Thuwal, Saudi Arabia.
Organized for the first time in the Middle East under the theme “Universities as Agents of Change,” the summit brought together higher education leaders, researchers, and policymakers from around the world to explore how universities can drive innovation, sustainability, and social impact in a rapidly changing world.
Representing MCBS at the summit, the Department of Global Engagement engaged with international partners and institutions to strengthen academic collaborations, exchange best practices, and explore new avenues for research and student mobility.
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MCBS’s participation reflects its unwavering commitment to advancing research, innovation, and global partnerships in alignment with international higher education standards. For two consecutive years, MCBS has been ranked third among Omani universities in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings, a global benchmarking system that measures how universities contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through teaching, research, and community engagement.
Dr. Moosa Al Kindi, Dean of MCBS, commented on this achievement:
“Participating in the THE World Academic Summit reaffirms our dedication to positioning MCBS as a regional leader in innovation-driven education. Our presence at such global forums reflects not only our institutional maturity but also Oman’s growing role in the international higher education landscape. Through collaboration and knowledge exchange, we continue to empower our students and faculty to be catalysts for sustainable change in line with Oman Vision 2040.”
Through its growing international presence and continuous engagement in prestigious global forums, MCBS reaffirms its mission to shape responsible, innovative leaders and to position Oman as a regional hub for academic excellence and sustainable development.
