No individual should be left out of education, particularly those among the most marginalised, vulnerable, and conflict-affected communities. Joint action and advocacy have become vital in removing obstacles and supporting these individuals in accessing inclusive, quality, and relevant tertiary education. By taking into consideration diversity in global contexts and placing them at the heart of global partnerships and scholarship programs, students in these demographics are empowered to excel beyond their challenging environments and achieve sustainable, positive contributions to the social and economic development of societies at large. This presentation highlights such trajectories, programmes in place with this mission in mind, and how access to equitable education opportunities contribute to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and to the student’s well-being, employability, and advancement in society.

Speaker Biography

Amir Dhia

Dr Amir Dhia is the Manager of Higher Education at the Education Above All (EAA) Foundation in Qatar. His career spans over twenty-five years of global experiences and achievements in private, public, non-governmental, and state institutions. He has held several senior positions internationally, including Advisor, Dean, and Director General, contributing to the advancement of higher and executive education, certification institutions, language institutes, and international education partnerships.

At the EAA’s Al Fakhoora Programme, Dr Dhia supports efforts to transform lives through access to quality and relevant tertiary education by providing scholarships to over 10,000 marginalised and conflict-affected youth in more than 60 top-tier universities in over 10 countries worldwide.

Dr Dhia holds a PhD (summa cum laude) from the Centre d'Études Diplomatiques et Stratégiques, France, specialising in Knowledge Society and Diplomacy. He has also earned a number of designations in leadership, management, and business development. He is also an Associate Professor and Expert Trainer, having delivered keynote presentations at international conferences, lectured in various higher education institutions, and trained professionals at all levels.

About the Presenter(s)
-Dr Amir Dhia is the Manager of Higher Education at the Education Above All (EAA) Foundation in Qatar.

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