{"id":2979,"date":"2026-01-15T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-15T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.iie.org\/why-iie\/offices\/regions\/middle-east-and-north-africa\/"},"modified":"2026-04-08T11:48:25","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T16:48:25","slug":"middle-east-and-north-africa","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.iie.org\/about\/offices\/middle-east-and-north-africa\/","title":{"rendered":"Middle East and North Africa"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-iie-navigation-wrapper is-layout-constrained wp-block-iie-navigation-wrapper-is-layout-constrained\">\n\t\t<div class=\"navigation-wrapper__sidebar\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"navigation-wrapper__menu-container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"navigation-wrapper__menu-controls\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"navigation-wrapper__menu-parent-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iie.org\/about\/\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eyebrow\">About IIE<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<nav id=\"navigation-wrapper-menu\" 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href=\"https:\/\/www.iie.org\/about\/centers-of-excellence\/center-for-international-partnerships\/community-of-practice-of-partnerships-professionals\/\">Community of Practice of Partnerships Professionals<\/a><\/li>\n\t\t<li class=\"page_item page-item-38489\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iie.org\/about\/centers-of-excellence\/center-for-international-partnerships\/the-iie-international-partnership-landscape-survey\/\">The IIE International Partnership Landscape Survey<\/a><\/li>\n\t<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\t<li class=\"page_item page-item-10347 page_item_has_children\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iie.org\/about\/centers-of-excellence\/national-academy-for-international-education\/\">National Academy for International Education<\/a>\n\t<ul class='children'>\n\t\t<li class=\"page_item page-item-10351\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iie.org\/about\/centers-of-excellence\/national-academy-for-international-education\/about-the-academy\/\">About the Academy<\/a><\/li>\n\t\t<li class=\"page_item page-item-10355\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iie.org\/about\/centers-of-excellence\/national-academy-for-international-education\/current-members\/\">Current Members<\/a><\/li>\n\t<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-1192 page_item_has_children\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iie.org\/about\/awards\/\">Medals and Awards<\/a>\n<ul class='children'>\n\t<li class=\"page_item page-item-1196\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iie.org\/about\/awards\/iie-sio-of-the-year\/\">IIE SIO of the Year Award<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t<\/nav>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"navigation-wrapper__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.iie.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/KGSP-Commencement-2024-1024x683.jpg\" class=\" wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.iie.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/KGSP-Commencement-2024-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.iie.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/KGSP-Commencement-2024-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.iie.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/KGSP-Commencement-2024-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.iie.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/KGSP-Commencement-2024-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.iie.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/KGSP-Commencement-2024-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<h1>Middle East and North Africa<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>A new era of scientific, medical, and tech innovation is here. IIE is working with leaders and organizations to harness the opportunities they offer to the region and the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A trusted partner, respected research leader, and pioneer of international educational exchange, IIE delivers expert services to a range of sponsors and partners throughout the MENA region. By leveraging our deep experience, extensive global networks, and a variety programs, we connect the brightest students, scholars, and professionals to the world\u2019s leading higher education, research, and training programs. Our partnerships with corporations, governments, ministries, foundations, and global universities power 200 cutting-edge programs in more than 180 countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>IIE has been engaging with higher education in the MENA region for nearly 30 years. Today, we administer initiatives in more than 15 countries, including Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Palestinian Territories, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, the United Arab Emirates, and Yemen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Building on its extensive networks, experience, and programs around the globe, IIE has developed a strong set of services for the MENA region. Program offerings are wide-ranging and serve a variety of development needs in the region. IIE is currently working on initiatives in a variety of program areas in more than 13 countries in the region, including Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Tunisia, and Yemen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Featured Programs &amp; Reports<\/h2>\n\n\n<div style=\"--card-columns: 3; --card-columns-sm: 1\" class=\"wp-block-iie-cards\">\n\t<a class=\"iie-card-item\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iie.org\/programs\/nyu-abu-dhabi\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"465\" src=\"https:\/\/www.iie.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/abu_dhabi_skyline.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Abu Dhabi Sunset\" \/><div class=\"iie-card-item__content\"><span class=\"iie-card-item__title\">NYU Abu Dhabi<\/span><\/div><\/a><a class=\"iie-card-item\" href=\"https:\/\/kgsp.kaust.edu.sa\/about-kgsp\/about-kgsp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.iie.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/KGSP-Alumni-Summit-Group-2025-1024x576.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" \/><div class=\"iie-card-item__content\"><span class=\"iie-card-item__title\">KGSP<\/span><\/div><\/a><a class=\"iie-card-item\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wise-qatar.org\/navigating-skills-adaptation-integrating-ai-in-higher-education-global-consortium-on-artificial-intelligence-and-higher-education-for-workforce-development\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"742\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.iie.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IIE-WISE-AI-Report-Cover-742x1024.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" \/><div class=\"iie-card-item__content\"><span class=\"iie-card-item__title\">WISE-IIE Report<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Services &amp; Partnerships<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.iie.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/KAUST-1755261239355-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-53665 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.iie.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/KAUST-1755261239355-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.iie.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/KAUST-1755261239355-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.iie.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/KAUST-1755261239355-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.iie.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/KAUST-1755261239355-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.iie.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/KAUST-1755261239355.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Global Outreach and Recruitment<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>IIE matches top students with competitive universities, convenes scholars for collaborative research initiatives, and assists businesses with identifying global talent for short and long-term study programs around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Related Programs<\/strong><\/summary>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iie.org\/programs\/nyu-abu-dhabi\/\"><strong>NYU Abu Dhabi<\/strong><\/a>: Since 2009, IIE has partnered with New York University to identify academically talented, students from around the world to attend NYU Abu Dhabi.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/www.iie.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/KGSP-KAUST-Chemistry-Lab-scaled-e1767123917817-1024x577.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-53078 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.iie.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/KGSP-KAUST-Chemistry-Lab-scaled-e1767123917817-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.iie.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/KGSP-KAUST-Chemistry-Lab-scaled-e1767123917817-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.iie.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/KGSP-KAUST-Chemistry-Lab-scaled-e1767123917817-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.iie.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/KGSP-KAUST-Chemistry-Lab-scaled-e1767123917817-1536x865.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.iie.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/KGSP-KAUST-Chemistry-Lab-scaled-e1767123917817-2048x1154.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Scholarship and Fellowship Management<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>IIE specializes in managing the most innovative and prestigious undergraduate and graduate scholarships around the world, including in the Middle East and North Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Related Programs<\/strong><\/summary>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iie.org\/programs\/kaust\/\"><strong>KAUST Gifted Student Program (KGSP)<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iie.org\/programs\/exxonmobil-middle-east-and-north-africa-scholars-program%20\"><strong>ExxonMobil Middle East and North Africa Scholars Program<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.iie.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/AUW-Parisa-interacting-with-her-professor-in-her-online-class-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31144 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.iie.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/AUW-Parisa-interacting-with-her-professor-in-her-online-class-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.iie.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/AUW-Parisa-interacting-with-her-professor-in-her-online-class-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.iie.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/AUW-Parisa-interacting-with-her-professor-in-her-online-class-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.iie.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/AUW-Parisa-interacting-with-her-professor-in-her-online-class-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.iie.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/AUW-Parisa-interacting-with-her-professor-in-her-online-class-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Scholar and Professional Exchange<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>IIE matches top students with competitive universities, convenes scholars for collaborative research initiatives, and assists businesses with identifying global talent for short and long-term study programs around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Related Programs<\/strong><\/summary>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iie.org\/programs\/hubert-h-humphrey-fellowship-program\"><strong>Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iie.org\/programs\/fulbright-flta\/\"><strong>Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant (FLTA) Program<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"694\" src=\"https:\/\/www.iie.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/G7UQTkFXEAAcKXP-1-1024x694.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-52667 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.iie.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/G7UQTkFXEAAcKXP-1-1024x694.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.iie.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/G7UQTkFXEAAcKXP-1-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.iie.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/G7UQTkFXEAAcKXP-1-768x521.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.iie.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/G7UQTkFXEAAcKXP-1-1536x1041.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.iie.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/G7UQTkFXEAAcKXP-1.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Training and Capacity Building<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>IIE works across the public and private sectors to design and implement programs for the future. This includes the administration of innovative research, technical assistance, and professional training initiatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Related Programs<\/strong><\/summary>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Education &amp; Training Programs: <\/strong>IIE partners with Saudi Arabia\u2019s Heritage Commission to deliver tailored education and training programs that strengthen cultural heritage expertise and foster knowledge-sharing and partnership with American universities and cultural institutions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cultural Heritage Research<\/strong>: IIE supports building capacity for cultural heritage research in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia through a suite of capacity-building programs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.iie.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Saudi-US-HE-Partnerships-Forum-panel-1-1024x683-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-53666 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.iie.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Saudi-US-HE-Partnerships-Forum-panel-1-1024x683-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.iie.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Saudi-US-HE-Partnerships-Forum-panel-1-1024x683-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.iie.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Saudi-US-HE-Partnerships-Forum-panel-1-1024x683-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Higher Education Partnerships<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>IIE\u2019s global network of 1,600+ universities drives policy research, educational exchange, and best-practice forums to support MENA region university stakeholders\u2019 strategic institutional development plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Related Programs<\/strong><\/summary>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iie.org\/news\/saudi-arabia-and-us-forge-a-new-era-of-higher-education-partnership\/\"><strong>US-Saudi Academic Partnership Program<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.iie.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/REL-SALP-at-Oxford-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-53667 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.iie.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/REL-SALP-at-Oxford-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.iie.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/REL-SALP-at-Oxford-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.iie.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/REL-SALP-at-Oxford-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.iie.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/REL-SALP-at-Oxford-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.iie.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/REL-SALP-at-Oxford.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Research, Evaluation, and Learning<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>IIE has conducted research on global academic mobility trends for more than 100 years. IIE\u2019s REL division also partners with foundations in the Middle East to lead research initiatives and studies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Related Projects<\/strong><\/summary>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iie.org\/Research-and-Insights\/Project-Atlas\">Project Atlas \u00ae<\/a>:<\/strong> &nbsp;IIE serves as the Secretariat for the&nbsp;Project Atlas \u00ae&nbsp;global research initiative, partnering with more than 30 countries to collect and disseminate comparable student mobility data. <strong>Qatar Foundation\u2019s WISE<\/strong>: IIE partnered with the Qatar Foundation\u2019s World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE) to:<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>produce the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wise-qatar.org\/app\/uploads\/2019\/11\/wise-report-4-5-final-web.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Global Competition for Talent: A Comparative Analysis of National Strategies for Attracting International Students<\/a>, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>establish an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iie.org\/news\/iie-wise-launch-international-research-consortium-ai-in-higher-education\/\">international research consortium<\/a> with seven universities worldwide to study the role of AI in higher education.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Abdulla Al Ghurair Foundation (AGF) Retrospective Evaluation<\/strong>: In 2002, IIE conducted a retrospective evaluation to (1) inform AGF and its programming partners of the extent to which AGF is creating impact in the education ecosystem in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Arab World and (2) assess the effectiveness and efficiency of AGF\u2019s programs and operations. The evaluation culminated in a final report and workshop, held in Dubai, where IIE presented the findings and recommendations to AGF leadership.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Opening Minds Blog<\/h6>\n\n\n\t\t<section class=\"wp-block-elasticpress-related-posts wp-block-elasticpress-related-posts\"\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.iie.org\/blog\/determined-to-learn-iie-odyssey-scholarship-graduates-reflect-how-education-can-transform-adversity-into-opportunity\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDetermined to Learn: IIE Odyssey Scholarship Graduates Reflect How Education Can Transform Adversity into Opportunity\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.iie.org\/blog\/partnerships-are-everywhere-but-how-can-we-measure-them\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPartnerships\u00a0Are Everywhere, But How Can We Measure\u00a0Them?\u00a0\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.iie.org\/blog\/qsap-celebrates-2025-2026-graduations-in-virtual-ceremony\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tQSAP Celebrates 2025\/2026 Graduations in Virtual Ceremony\u00a0\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.iie.org\/blog\/strengthening-asia-pacific-partnerships-for-the-global-good\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tStrengthening Asia-Pacific Partnerships for the Global Good\u00a0\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.iie.org\/blog\/recognizing-community-colleges-contributions-to-international-education\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRecognizing Community Colleges\u2019 Contributions to International Education\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-iie-related-stories\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"eyebrow\">Related news<\/h2>\n\t\t<div class=\"featured-news-grid\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.iie.org\/news\/2025inreview\/\" class=\"featured-news\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"featured-news__image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1169\" src=\"https:\/\/www.iie.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IIE-2025-in-Reivew-Featured-Image-Collage.png\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.iie.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IIE-2025-in-Reivew-Featured-Image-Collage.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.iie.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IIE-2025-in-Reivew-Featured-Image-Collage-300x171.png 300w, https:\/\/www.iie.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IIE-2025-in-Reivew-Featured-Image-Collage-1024x585.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.iie.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IIE-2025-in-Reivew-Featured-Image-Collage-768x438.png 768w, 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