Life at the Center
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IE University’s Center for the Middle East signifies our unwavering dedication to the region, aiming to attract more companies and candidates from the Middle East to join and contribute to the IE Community. Through this initiative, we envision a collaborative and entrepreneurial platform that nurtures innovation, fosters leadership and contributes to the overall growth and development of the Middle East.
The Entrepreneurship HUB
In line with IE University’s ethos of embedding entrepreneurship into everything we do, this initiative aims to establish a Saudi platform akin to Madrid's Area 31. The Hub will foster a dynamic business, entrepreneurship and startup community, positioning Saudi Arabia as a leading innovative ecosystem in the region.
The Leadership Center
Leveraging IE University’s renowned Leadership Academy framework, the Center will set high standards in executive education. Designed for ambitious executives and senior professionals, the Center’s work will provide a structured approach to define and measure key leadership competencies for staff training.
The Design & Media Lab
Aligned with IE University's Impact Xcelerator, the entrepreneurially driven center for learning and research, the Center will focus on exploring the future of the metaverse. Projects within the Lab will accelerate impactful research, encompassing technical, behavioral and policy-oriented aspects of the metaverse.
Activities
The Center will be a versatile space for engaging with members of the IE Community, fostering a regional community, conducting research, meeting with clients and top management and hosting events and masterclasses.