VIDEO Education Universities have to change to bridge the skills gap By Shruthi Nair February 27, 2025, 2:44 AM Education in the Mena region must transform to reflect the changing market, according to experts. Ismael Al-Hinti, president of Al Hussein Technical University in Jordan told AGBI that young people entering the jobs market in the region face a skills mismatch, with unemployment rates highest among the most educated. The answer, according to Al-Hinti, is to change the structure of university education. “Universities have to evolve or they will face an existential threat,” he said. Instead of expensive four- to five-year programmes, universities should offer “micro-credentials and stackable and accelerated pathways” that allow students to “up-skill and re-skill”. Watch the video to find out more about the future of education Register now: It’s easy and free AGBI registered members can access even more of our unique analysis and perspective on business and economics in the Middle East. Why sign uP Exclusive weekly email from our editor-in-chief Personalised weekly emails for your preferred industry sectors Read and download our insight packed white papers Access to our mobile app Prioritised access to live events Register for free Already registered? Sign in I’ll register later
