Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – April 13, 2025:
London Business School (LBS) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with MiSK Foundation to collaborate on a shared ambition to nurture a new generation of youth leaders by expanding access to high-quality education.
The MoU was signed in Riyadh on 13 April, in a ceremony in the presence of H.E. Dr. Majid bin Abdullah AlQasabi, Vice Chairman of Misk Foundation, and H.E. Mr. Yousef bin Abdullah AlBenyan, Minister of Education.
The MoU was signed by Dr. Badr Al Badr, CEO of Misk Foundation, and Professor Sergei Guriev, Dean of London Business School.
This strategic partnership builds on Misk’s ongoing efforts to nurture a new generation of youth leaders by expanding access to high-quality education. The agreement aims to explore collaboration in areas such as leadership development, executive education, scientific research, and strategic communication—all aligned with Saudi Vision 2030’s goals to empower impactful leadership across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors.
LBS and MiSK will explore the development of empowerment and leadership development programs for young people, with the additional aim of creating short executive courses and tailored workshops for Saudi leaders. The two organisations will collaborate on research focused on leadership transformation set within the Vision 2030 framework.
The partnership will study the potential establishment of a regional executive education hub in the Mohammed Bin Salman Nonprofit City, popularly known as Misk City.
Dr. Badr Al Badr, CEO of Misk Foundation, commented:
“Our partnership with London Business School reflects Misk Foundation’s commitment to developing a generation of leaders capable of shaping a sustainable future and driving national transformation, in alignment with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030. Though the strategic collaboration, we aim to deliver effective educational and executive solutions, and to advance scientific research that support the development of qualified leadership capabilities, contributing to enhancing the Kingdom’s competitiveness regionally and globally.”
Professor Sergei Guriev, Dean of London Business School, stated: “We are delighted to join forces with MiSK Foundation in this strategic initiative. This collaboration will allow us to make a material impact on the advancement of leadership skills in Saudi Arabia by providing practical skills and knowledge relevant to the demands of the modern workplace, equipping individuals with the ability to adapt to a rapidly changing business environment.
This partnership encompasses MiSK Foundation’s broader efforts to provide innovative learning and training opportunities that contribute to building a thriving society led by youth. All of MiSK’s programs are thoughtfully designed to empower Saudi youth from early academic and career stages, preparing them to become effective leaders across sectors—locally and globally.
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