PRME Chapter Middle East

The PRME Middle East and North Africa, or PRME Chapter MENA, was initially discussed at the 1^st PRME MENA Regional Forum in 2011, hosted by the American University in Cairo School of Business (Egypt). In 2012, it was officially endorsed by participants at the 2nd PRME MENA Regional Forum, organised by USEK (Lebanon). The goals of the PRME MENA Chapter included offering a faculty development programme as part of the 3rd PRME MENA Regional Forum, which took place November 2013 at the University of Dubai (UAE).

The PRME Chapter MENA became formally established following the 4th PRME MENA Regional Forum, ”Regional and Local Challenges for Responsible Management Education,” which took place at ESCA School of Management, in Casablanca, Morocco in November 2014.

The 5th PRME MENA Regional Forum was hosted by Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Graduate School of Business, German Jordan University, in 2015.

The 6th PRME MENA Regional Forum was hosted by School of Business, the American University in Cairo, in 2016.

The 7th PRME MENA Regional Forum took place at The American University of Beirut in 2017.

The 8th PRME MENA Regional Forum took place at Zayed University in 2018 under the theme of "Social Enterprise in Support of the UN SDGs".

A Provisional Committee has been formed in September 2021 to revitalize the PRME Middle East and North Africa - MENA Chapter.

The 9th PRME Chapter MENA Regional Forum: Partnership for Change is on De Montfort University Dubai.

In 2023, PRME Chapter MENA was renamed PRME Chapter Middle East. PRME Chapter Africa officially serves the North African community of PRME, but cross-Chapter engagement remains highly encouraged.

The 10th PRME Chapter Middle East Regional Forum took place at the University of Dubai on the 4th and 5th of December 2023, under the theme of Climate Leadership and Societal Impact. The forum brought together educators, business leaders, and policymakers to explore strategies for addressing climate change through responsible management education and leadership.

Looking ahead, the 11th PRME Chapter Middle East Regional Forum will take place on 5 December 2024, focusing on Advancing Sustainability Literacy. This forum will bring together educators, business leaders, and policymakers to explore innovative practices aimed at transforming business and management education to boost sustainability literacy and address the challenges of climate change.

Register for 11th PRME Chapter Middle East Regional Forum now.

CHAPTER STEERING COMMITTEE

Chair of PRME Chapter Middle East Dr. Miroslav Mateev

Chapter Vice Chair Dr. Hany Kamel

Chapter Secretary Dr. John Katsos

• Head of Research: Dr. Sandra Baroudi
• UNGC Network Liaison: Dr. Nada Naufal
• Head of Student Engagement : Dr. Ruwan Bandara
• Head of professional Development: Dr. Christina Koutra
• Head of Finance/Treasurer: Dr. Ross Davidson
• PRME Working Group Leads for Chapter Middle East
• Sustainability Mindset: Nada Naufal
• Poverty: A Challenge for Management Education: Dr. Christina Koutra
• Humanistic Management: Dr. Ruwan Bandara
• Climate Change and Environment: Dr. David May
• Anti-Corruption in Curriculum Change: Dr. Agata Stachowicz-Stanusch
• Business for Peace:  Dr. John Katsos 
• Country Heads
• Lebanon: Dr. Nada Naufal
  Oman: Dr. Sharif As-Saber
  Qatar: Dr. Hani Kamel
  Saudi Arabia: Dr. Masahina Sarabdeen
  UAE: Dr. Miroslav Mateev

Official Chapter Email: prmemena@gmail.com

Chair: Prof. Miroslav Mateev, Abu Dhabi School of Management (m.mateev@adsm.ac.ae)

Vice Chair: Dr. Hany Kamel (Associate Professor, Qatar University, Qatar)

Secretary: Dr. John Katsos (Professor, AUS, UAE)