MBSC Signs MoU with Al Sulaiman Foundation to Advance Student Empowerment and Experiential Learning in Saudi Arabia
Prince Mohammed Bin Salman College of Business and Entrepreneurship (MBSC) has announced a new partnership with
Al Sulaiman Foundation to strengthen collaboration in student development, executive
education, professional training, and community-focused initiatives that support the next
generation of Saudi talent.
The agreement was signed during an official ceremony held at MBSC by Dr. Zeger
Degraeve, Dean of MBSC, and Saud Ghassan Al-Sulaiman, Chief Executive Officer of Al
Sulaiman Group and Vice Chairman of the Board of Al Sulaiman Foundation. The signing
marks a new step in the shared commitment of both institutions to advancing education,
knowledge exchange, and meaningful social impact in the Kingdom.
Through this collaboration, MBSC and Al Sulaiman Foundation will work together to design
and implement joint initiatives that enrich students’ academic and professional journeys.
The agreement includes cooperation in training and development opportunities,
professional events, executive education programs, knowledge-sharing activities, and
initiatives that provide students with access to practical learning experiences and industry
exposure.
The partnership will also support the development of joint projects and educational
experiences under MBSC’s Executive Education programs, while enabling both parties to
collaborate on media coverage, documentation, and stakeholder engagement for shared
initiatives. The MoU further outlines the establishment of joint working teams to identify and
develop future projects aligned with the priorities of both institutions.
Commenting on the agreement, Dr. Zeger Degraeve, Dean of Prince Mohammed Bin
Salman College of Business and Entrepreneurship, said: “At MBSC, we believe that
meaningful education goes beyond the classroom. It is built through exposure, practice,
collaboration, and real-world engagement. Our partnership with Al Sulaiman Foundation
reflects our commitment to creating practical learning opportunities that empower our
students, strengthen their capabilities, and prepare them to contribute with confidence to
the Kingdom’s evolving economy.”
He added: “This collaboration also reflects MBSC’s mission to deliver world-class education
from Saudi Arabia, for Saudi Arabia, while supporting the development of future leaders
who are equipped with the skills, mindset, and entrepreneurial spirit needed to drive
national progress.”
The agreement builds on Al Sulaiman Foundation’s role in launching and supporting
sustainable community initiatives across the Kingdom, particularly in areas that contribute
to education, social development, and long-term impact. Through the partnership, the
Foundation will contribute knowledge, professional expertise, and access to training and
development opportunities that support MBSC students and strengthen their connection
with the private and non-profit sectors.
As part of the ceremony, MBSC also hosted a recognition segment honoring the winning
teams of IMC 2026, in collaboration with MBSC, KAUST, IKEA, and Al Sulaiman
Foundation, further highlighting the shared focus on innovation, talent development, and
student achievement.
Situated in King Abdullah Economic City, MBSC offers world-class business education
designed to develop a new generation of transformative leaders. Through its practical,
pragmatic, and hands-on learning model, the College continues to support Saudi Arabia’s
human capital development goals and contribute to the growth of a vibrant society and a
thriving economy.
