The Al-Khawarizmi Company CEO: We Need an Arab Vision to Transfer Universities to a Knowledge Economy

In light of the development of educational technology and self-directed learning, universities in the Arab world are in dire need of a strategic shift to achieve a knowledge economy. This is what Ahmed Sayed, CEO of Al-Khawarizmi Company pointed out in his conversation about the role of universities in achieving sustainable development.

Sayed emphasized that universities are not only responsible for providing education and training, but also for creating the knowledge environment that contributes to the development of the private sector and cooperation with industry to design integrated educational and learning solutions.

At the same time, Sayed stressed the need to update curricula to include technology and innovation, and highlighted the need to strengthen partnerships between universities and the private sector to support sustainable development.

Based on what he mentioned, it appears that universities in the Arab world are in need of a strategic shift towards a knowledge economy, where integrated educational and learning programs are provided to promote sustainable development and contribute to economic development.