Times Higher Education empowers universities and governments across the Middle East and Africa through trusted data, strategic consultancy and agenda-setting initiatives. We support institutions to enhance reputation, build capacity and achieve long-term impact.
Our work in Middle East and Africa include
Providing strategic consultancy to drive growth and transformation.
Enhancing sustainability impact to achieve the UN SDGs.
Strengthening brand reputation, to build global recognition and trust.
Expanding global visibility to amplify presence through THE’s platforms and events.
Offering tailored solutions to improve performance, partnerships and long-term success.
Delivering trusted data and benchmarking to guide institutional planning.
Empowering Higher Education in Middle East and Africa
Sector expertise with regional insight to drive institutional growth and sustainable impact in Middle East and Africa
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THE Arab Universities Summit 2026
Collaboration and Progress: Advancing excellence across Arab higher education
This year's summit convenes thought leaders and strategists from higher education, government and industry to discuss how the economic, societal and environmental challenges facing Arab countries can be addressed through applicable research outputs, new technologies or innovations and increased equity and access for learners.
Date
3 - 5 November 2026
Location
Ben Guerir, Morocco
THE Awards Arab World 2026
The Arab World is a distinctive collection of countries and territories exhibiting real quality and diversity across its higher education landscape. In this award's third year of honouring the work of universities across the region, we hope to unearth yet more stories of excellence and innovation by the individuals and teams who help to drive the region’s relentless progress. It is our privilege to showcase and promote their inspirational work across the Arab World and beyond.
Date
3 November
2026
Location
Marrakesh, Morocco
THE Africa Universities Summit 2027
The THE Africa Universities Summit returns in 2027 to explore growth and innovation across the continent. The event fuels regional dialogue about building growth through higher education, with perspectives from and networking opportunities with leaders in higher education, business and civil society. Join us to shape the future of higher education across Africa.
Date
15-16 March
2027
Location
Accra, Ghana
THE World Academic Summit 2026
Knowledge, justice and futures: Universities in the age of Intelligence
Against the backdrop of extraordinary technological, social and environmental change, this summit will explore how universities can harness intelligence - human, artificial and collective - to shape fairer, more sustainable and future-ready societies. Sessions will examine how universities can redefine their role in a rapidly evolving world.
Date
29 September- 1 October 2026
Location
Cape Town, South Africa
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THE Insights: World University Rankings is designed for leaders who want a complete picture of where their institution and peers stand, giving instant access to:
- Performance analysis across the 17 WUR metrics that underpin your global ranking - detail unavailable anywhere else
- Concrete steps to improve your position across every pillar
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- Full analysis two weeks ahead of the official rankings release
Clients’ testimonials
King Khalid University, Saudi Arabia
“Working with Times Higher Education feels like having a trusted partner on our journey. Their insight and expertise help us...connect our work to a bigger global story.”
Dr Mohammed S. Alqahtani
R&I Leader | Director of KKU Central Labs
University of Botswana
“Times Higher Education has become a trusted partner in our journey toward global competitiveness. Their tools, including Datapoints, have been instrumental (...)”
Prof. David Norris
Vice-chancellor
South Africa
“University of Pretoria’s collaboration with THE has evolved beyond benchmarking - it has become a partnership for continuous institutional learning.”
University of Pretoria
UNSW Sydney
“Our ongoing relationship with THE – via a range of initiatives – has played a key role in cementing our position as Australia’s global university.”
Fiona Docherty
Vice-president, External Relations