29 September - 1 October 2026
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The Arena, Riyadh | Saudi Arabia.
Dr. Yousif Abdelrahim
Faculty / Assistant Professor - Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University
Dr Yousif Abdelrahim is an Assistant Professor of Business Administration specializing in management (cross-cultural communication) at Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University (PMU), Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. He also serves as Chair of Social Responsibility and Community Service and as a member of the Faculty Interviewing Committee. Dr Abdulrahim’s research explores cultural values, tribalism, education leadership, sustainability, and management, with a focus on how fairness, inequality, and social cohesion shape organizational behavior and development. He is known for developing the first validated individual-level tribalism scale, extending cross-cultural theory beyond Hofstede’s framework. A member of the American Educational Research Association, Dr. Abdelrahim has published extensively in business ethics and sustainable education. He also authored *Tribalism and Corruption Book* (2021) and contributed to the development of Institutional Review Board (IRB) and CSR frameworks supporting AACSB accreditation. Internationally recognized, he has served as a QS Reimagine Education Judge and the PMU HULT Prize mentor and representative. Finally, Dr Yousif, the winner of the Leadership and Advocacy Award, organized by the World Education Summit and Elets Technomedia, Dubai, February 4-5, 2026.
Speaker Sessions
GESS Talks Live
1525
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How Students' Well-Being, Education for Sustainable Development, and Sustainable Development Relate: A Case of Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University
Session Summary:
This research presentation examines the intricate relationship between students' well-being, sustainable development, and education for sustainable development at Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University in Saudi Arabia. The study addresses the central question: "How Does Students' Well-Being Relate to Sustainable Development Via Education for Sustainable Development?" Through semi-structured interviews with 26 Saudi senior business students aged 18 to 25, the research reveals critical connections between personal well-being and sustainable education outcomes. The findings offer valuable insights for educational institutions seeking to integrate sustainability education with student wellness initiatives. Join this session to:
• Explore the research findings that reveal how students' personal well-being directly influences their engagement with education for sustainable development and subsequent contributions to sustainable development goals
• Learn about the developed theoretical model that illustrates relationships among antecedents for education for sustainable development, the educational process itself, and sustainable development outcomes within the Saudi cultural context
• Discover practical guidance for connecting students' education for sustainable development with both personal and campus well-being, including instructor training requirements for delivering knowledge, skills, and emotional intelligence that enhance both student wellness and sustainability education
Speakers
Dr. Yousif Abdelrahim
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Faculty / Assistant Professor - Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University
Categories
Sustainability
Wellbeing and Mental Health
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