GUS attends UK Government-led GREAT FUTURES trade mission to Riyadh
This week, Global University Systems, along with FutureLearn, Arden University, The University of Law and the London College of Contemporary Arts supported the UK Government-led GREAT FUTURES trade mission to Riyadh.
Led by Oliver Dowden, the Deputy Prime Minister of the UK, GREAT FUTURES marks the beginning of a 12-month campaign encompassing sectors including business, education, tourism and culture, designed to showcase the UK’s expertise and capability in sectors that can support and align with Saudi Arabia’s ‘Vision 2030’ initiative.
The GUS delegation comprised Lord Jo Johnson, Executive Chairman of FutureLearn, Hemani Naran, Director – International Development at FutureLearn, Professor Dilshad Sheikh, Provost at Arden University, Peter Crisp, Deputy Vice-Chancellor – Law at The University of Law, Debi Hayes, Managing Director of LCCA, and Inna Iranyi, Director of External Engagement and Brand Strategy at GUS.
Aaron Etingen, Founder, CEO and Executive Chairman of GUS, said: “We offer students across the globe the chance to achieve success by bringing the very best in academia together with the latest technological innovations. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 represents an incredibly forward-thinking blueprint for the nation, offering huge potential for businesses like ours to forge deeper relationships with Saudi businesses and UK counterparts.
“There’s no doubt that education and the provision of the most progressive learning options can play a pivotal role in realising this vision. Supporting GREAT FUTURES is a fantastic opportunity for our group, allowing us to actively engage and collaborate with thought leaders both from the UK and the Saudi Arabian business community. It will be instrumental in furthering our mission to deliver the best possible education choices to our global community of students and building the best partnerships with research, academia and government.”
