The Global Engagement Office (GEO) supports Al Yamamah University’s commitment to building meaningful international partnerships that enhance academic excellence, global connectivity, and student opportunity.
The office works with leading universities, institutions, and industry partners around the world to develop collaborative initiatives that enrich teaching, research, and professional engagement.
Through these partnerships, Al Yamamah University seeks to expand opportunities for students, faculty, and the wider academic community through initiatives such as joint academic programs, executive education collaborations, student mobility, faculty exchange, and international research cooperation.
The Global Engagement Office also serves as a central point of coordination for the university’s international partnerships, helping ensure that collaborative initiatives are developed in alignment with Al Yamamah University’s academic priorities and global engagement strategy.
By fostering strong and mutually beneficial partnerships, GEO supports the university’s vision of preparing globally minded graduates and contributing to knowledge exchange across borders.
WHAT WE DO
The Global Engagement Office is responsible for the institutional coordination and governance of international partnerships and collaborative initiatives.
Core functions include:
Partnership Development
Identification, evaluation, and management of international academic partnerships with leading institutions worldwide.
Joint Academic Programs
Coordination and development of collaborative academic tracks, dual-degree pathways, executive education programs, and joint certificates.
Partnership Governance
Management of the institutional process for partnership intake, evaluation, approval, and agreement execution.
International Recruitment & Mobility
Coordination of partnership-based recruitment channels, international mobility programs, and exchange initiatives.
Commercial Structuring
Evaluation of financial models, tuition structures, and revenue-sharing frameworks for partnership-based programs.
GEO TEAM
Dr. Mashhour Mourad
Email: m_mourad@yu.edu.sa
Office: +966 (11) 2242222 ext. 3001
Mr. Ahmed Amer
Associate Director – Global Partnerships & Commercial Strategy
Email: Ah_Amer@yu.edu.sa
Office: +966 (11) 2242222 ext. 3003
Ms. Raghad Balkhi
Manager – International Partnerships & Programs
Email: r_balkhi@yu.edu.sa
Office: +966 (11) 2242222 ext. 3043
Contact Global Engagement
For Al Yamamah University faculty and staff only.
Use this form to submit new partnership proposals, initiatives, or collaboration requests for review by the Global Engagement Office.
External Enquiries & Collaboration Requests
If you represent an external university, organization, or company and would like to explore collaboration opportunities with Al Yamamah University, please contact the Global Engagement Office using the form below.