MUSCAT : The Modern College of Business and Science (MCBS), proudly co-hosted the QS Africa Forum 2025 in Zanzibar from July 3–4, under the patronage of His Excellency Dr. Hussein Ali Mwinyi, President of Zanzibar. Held at the Golden Tulip Zanzibar Airport Hotel, the event brought together higher education leaders, policymakers, and researchers to discuss the theme: “Maximising Africa’s Potential: Scientific Research, Knowledge Transfer, Innovation, and Skills for a Thriving Future.”

MCBS played a key role in organizing the forum in collaboration with QS, demonstrating its commitment to academic excellence and regional collaboration. The forum aligns with Zanzibar’s strategic vision to become a regional hub for education and innovation, a goal echoed by President Mwinyi in his opening address. He highlighted the island’s growing capacity and geographic advantage in connecting Africa, the Middle East, and beyond.

MCBS Executive Chairman Dr. Muneer Al Maskari emphasized the importance of institutional cooperation, sustainable development, and knowledge exchange across Africa. Through panel participation, strategic planning, and regional engagement, MCBS contributed significantly to the forum’s success and its lasting impact.

The forum also spotlighted Zanzibar’s educational transformation, including initiatives like the IIT Madras Zanzibar Campus, the Airtel Africa Fellowship Programme, and the “Silicon Zanzibar” digital free zone. These developments underscore the island’s rapid growth as an innovation and learning destination.

As a leading academic institution in the region, MCBS remains committed to strengthening global partnerships and supporting transformative education initiatives across Africa and beyond.