The American University of Beirut (AUB) has established the AUB Academic & Executive Hub in DIFC, Dubai, under the leadership of Dr. Henry Azzam, Director of the Hub. The Hub serves as a dynamic platform for executive education, designed to meet the needs of senior professionals in Dubai and across the region.
As its inaugural offering, the Hub will launch the first Dubai cohort of AUB's Executive MBA (EMBA) Program in October/November 2026. Delivered over 15 months, the AACSB-accredited program is ranked among the top three Executive MBA programs in the Middle East and Africa according to the QS Executive MBA Rankings 2025.
Designed for working professionals, the program features weekend classes every three weeks, allowing participants to earn a world-class MBA while maintaining their professional commitments. Between on-campus sessions, participants remain engaged through online learning, assignments, and coursework.
Key differentiators of the program include:
- Faculty members fly in from Beirut to teach in Dubai.
- Professors are bilingual (Arabic and English).
- Case studies and discussions are tailored to the MENA region.
- A program designed from the region, for the region.
- Accredited by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) in Dubai.
We are pleased to offer an inaugural tuition rate for this cohort, along with flexible payment options that allow tuition to be paid in eight installments. Merit-based scholarships are also available and are assessed on a case-by-case basis.
For your convenience, click below to find the Executive MBA (EMBA) brochure and the program’s course outline, which provide additional information about the curriculum and key features of the program. To apply, please visit our website: www.dubaihub.aub.edu.lb/emba.
