Public Affairs

AUK participated in the 2022 Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME) MENA Conference and Forum which aimed to connect higher education PRME signatories with government agencies, businesses, and NGOs to create a connection for networking and ideas. This forum investigated the opportunities of leveraging change through academia, management, and leadership, with a particular focus on integrating Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) within curricula, establishing best practices, and providing a roadmap for improved partnerships. It also sought to be a medium for the expansion of SDG projects and papers through formed partnerships to expand the PRME MENA network and collaboration with the UN Global Compact networks.
    
Dean of the College of Business and Economics (CBE), Dr. Ralph Palliam, and assistant dean, Dr. Shihanah Al-Mutairi attended several of the conference’s online sessions. Additionally, Dr. Shihanah serves as the secretary general of the PRME MENA chapter that worked and planned for the 9th Annual Forum and Conference. She currently serves as CBE’s PRME director and liaison for PRME initiatives and Sharing of Progress (SIP) report. 

AUK is a signatory of the PRME United Nations Program for Responsible Business Education which seeks to bring together the UN and business schools worldwide to inspire and support responsible management education, research, and thought leadership globally. AUK’s participation in this conference is a testament to its dedication towards sustainability, ethics, and social governance.