Ajman University Recognised As Founding Member Of QS One Leadership Network

Ajman University has been recognised as a founding member of QS One, a prestigious network of universities influencing the future of global higher education. This announcement was made at the BRIDGE Summit in Abu Dhabi. During the event, Ben Sowter, QS Senior Vice-President, and Dr. Ashwin Fernandes, QS Executive Director for Africa, Middle East and South Asia, awarded the QS One Membership Certificate to Dr. Karim Seghir, Chancellor of Ajman University.

QS One is an exclusive community for institutions that exhibit vision and maturity with a strong influence on sector-wide progress. Nunzio Quacquarelli, Founder and President of QS Quacquarelli Symonds, remarked on this partnership: "For over three decades, QS has had the privilege of partnering with institutions whose leadership helps shape the global higher education landscape. Ajman University is among them. Your institution will help define this new chapter for QS and the sector."

This achievement highlights Ajman University's growing presence on international platforms. It underscores AU’s active role in shaping policy discussions and fostering academic innovation aligned with national and regional goals. The university continues to strengthen its academic influence and international engagement.

Dr. Seghir expressed his thoughts on this collaboration: "Our partnership with QS continues to deepen in scope and impact, opening meaningful opportunities for collaboration, intelligence-sharing, and strategic engagement. Through QS One, we look forward to contributing to forward-looking conversations that support the UAE’s knowledge economy and strengthen the region’s academic ambitions."

Commitment to Educational Advancement

Dr. Fernandes commented on Ajman University's role as a founding member during a transformative period for global higher education: "Ajman University joins QS One as a founding member at a moment when global higher education is undergoing profound transformation. AU has consistently demonstrated clarity of purpose, institutional maturity, and a commitment to advancing the sector through evidence-based decision-making and innovative practice."

The university's involvement in QS One signifies its dedication to enhancing educational systems that are future-ready while supporting regional academic aspirations.

With inputs from WAM