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29 September - 1 October 2026 | The Arena, Riyadh | Saudi Arabia.

Rana Khan

Assistant Professor, School of Business - Canadian College Kuwait

Rana Khan

Ms. Rana Khan is an assistant professor, a dynamic academic leader with a distinguished career in curriculum design, higher education, and interdisciplinary teaching. Having served as Academic Chair at the School of Foundation and General Education, she brings over two decades of experience in business, language education, and general studies. With a robust foundation in English literature and an MBA, Rana seamlessly integrates pedagogical innovation with real-world relevance. She has designed and implemented outcome-based curricula and intensive English programs tailored for diploma-level success, while championing inclusive, student-centered learning environments. A certified teacher trainer and President of TEFL Kuwait, Rana is deeply committed to faculty development and continuous professional growth. Her contributions span local and international academic forums, underlining her expertise in educational leadership and blended learning. As a lifelong learner and doctoral researcher at the University of Bath, she remains devoted to transformative education that empowers learners and strengthens institutional teaching practices.

Speaker Sessions

Leaders in Education 1499

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التموضع الاستراتيجي للتميز: بناء الاعتراف طويل الأجل والمرونة في التعليم العالي

Session Summary:

في مشهد التعليم العالي التنافسي المتزايد، يجب على المؤسسات تطوير استراتيجيات شاملة تضمن الملاءمة الفورية والاستدامة طويلة الأجل. تستكشف هذه الجلسة الاستراتيجية كيف يمكن للجامعات أن تضع نفسها للحصول على اعتراف دائم مع بناء المرونة التنظيمية للتنقل عبر التحولات الديموغرافية والاضطراب التكنولوجي وتوقعات الطلاب المتغيرة. سيفحص المشاركون دراسات حالة تحول ناجحة ويطورون أطر عمل لصنع القرار الاستراتيجي الذي يوازن بين التقليد والابتكار. تتناول الجلسة تحسين البرامج الأكاديمية والتميز البحثي والشراكات الصناعية واستراتيجيات إشراك أصحاب المصلحة التي تخلق مزايا تنافسية دائمة. انضم إلى هذه الجلسة من أجل:

• تطوير أطر تموضع استراتيجية تميز جامعتك في الأسواق التنافسية مع بناء مزايا تنافسية مستدامة

• بناء المرونة التنظيمية التي تمكن المؤسسات من الازدهار من خلال التغيرات الديموغرافية وعدم اليقين الاقتصادي والاضطراب التكنولوجي

• تحسين المحفظة الأكاديمية والمبادرات البحثية مع متطلبات السوق مع الحفاظ على التميز الأكاديمي ومواءمة الرسالة

• تعزيز إشراك أصحاب المصلحة الذي يدعم النمو المؤسسي والسمعة

 

 

Speakers

Categories

  • Higher Education
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Strategic Positioning for Excellence: Building Long-Term Recognition and Resilience in Higher Education

Session Summary:

In an increasingly competitive higher education landscape, institutions must develop comprehensive strategies that ensure both immediate relevance and long-term sustainability. This strategic session explores how universities can position themselves for enduring recognition while building organisational resilience to navigate demographic shifts, technological disruption, and changing student expectations. Participants will examine successful transformation case studies and develop frameworks for strategic decision-making that balance tradition with innovation. The session addresses academic program optimisation, research excellence, industry partnerships, and stakeholder engagement strategies that create lasting competitive advantages. Join this session to:

 

• Develop strategic positioning frameworks that differentiate your university in competitive markets while building sustainable competitive advantages

• Build organisational resilience that enables institutions to thrive through demographic changes, economic uncertainty, and technological disruption

• Optimise academic portfolio and research initiatives with market demands while maintaining academic excellence and mission alignment

• Strengthen stakeholder engagement that support institutional growth and reputation

Speakers

Categories

  • Higher Education

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