Mohammed Bin Salman Foundation “Misk” has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with London Business School to explore collaboration across various areas such as leadership development, executive education, scientific research, and strategic communication.
The MoU was signed by Dr. Badr Al Badr, CEO of Misk Foundation, and Professor Sergei Guriev, Dean of London Business School, 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 partnership builds on Misk’s commitment to cultivating a new generation of youth leaders by expanding access to high-quality education. The agreement falls in line with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030, aiming to promote impactful leadership across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors.
Under the MoU, the two parties will work together on developing and delivering empowerment and leadership development programs for youth, in addition to creating short executive courses and tailored workshops for Saudi leaders.
Additionally, the agreement includes collaborative research centered on leadership transformation within the Saudi Vision 2030 framework. Furthermore, the partnership will examine the potential establishment of a regional executive education hub in Mohammed Bin Salman Nonprofit City “Misk City.”
Dr. Badr Al Badr CEO – Misk Foundation
“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 that, “We are delighted to join forces with Misk Foundation in this strategic initiative. This collaboration will allow us to make a tangible impact in advancing leadership across Saudi Arabia by delivering globally-relevant education tailored to the local context and the Kingdom’s ambitious development trajectory.”
This partnership comes as part of Foundation’s dedication to providing innovative learning and training opportunities that contribute to cultivating a vibrant society led by well-positioned youth. All programs by Misk aim to empower Saudi youth from early academic and career stages, preparing them to emerge as effective leaders across various sectors, both locally and globally.
