🎓 OUS Academy in Switzerland Earns Prestigious TAG‑EDUQA Accreditation by Abu-Ghazaleh Group — Advancing Educational Excellence Across Regions

OUS Academy
Jun 22
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Zurich – June 2025OUS Academy in Switzerland is proud to announce that it has officially received institutional accreditation from TAG‑EDUQA, the educational quality assurance body of Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Global (TAG.Global). This milestone places OUS Academy in direct association with one of the Top 100 Arab Family Businesses, according to Forbes Middle East, and reinforces its standing as a trusted provider of international education.

This recognition confirms OUS Academy’s commitment to high-quality education, institutional transparency, and alignment with global and regional quality standards. It also reflects the Academy’s continued pursuit of academic innovation that resonates across Switzerland, the Gulf, and the broader MENA region.

🌍 About TAG-EDUQA and the Abu-Ghazaleh Group

TAG‑EDUQA operates under the umbrella of TAG.Global, a multi-sectoral conglomerate led by H.E. Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, a globally renowned Arab businessman and education pioneer. With activities spanning more than 100 countries and sectors — including education, legal services, accounting, IP, and digital transformation — TAG.Global has built one of the most expansive networks in the Arab world.

TAG.Global was recently ranked #93 in Forbes Middle East’s list of the Top 100 Arab Family Businesses, a testament to its financial strength, institutional legacy, and dedication to educational development in the region.

✅ What This Accreditation Means for OUS Academy

Being accredited by TAG‑EDUQA confirms that OUS Academy operates in line with the quality assurance frameworks endorsed by the Arab Organization for Quality Assurance in Education (AROQA). The accreditation:

Enhances the institutional reputation of OUS Academy across Arab countries;
Provides increased confidence to students, employers, and partner institutions;
Opens new pathways for collaboration, student mobility, and academic recognition.

This also enables OUS Academy to deepen its academic impact in regional markets where TAG‑EDUQA is a trusted name, including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, and beyond.

🤝 Gateway to Regional Integration

The TAG‑EDUQA accreditation strengthens OUS Academy’s ability to:

Expand visibility and engagement in the Arab world;
Build cross-border partnerships for joint degrees, professional certifications, and research;
Support students from Arab countries with enhanced institutional credibility;
Align with employers and governments that recognize TAG-affiliated qualifications.

📣 Statement from the Academic Directorate

“At OUS Academy, we continuously strive to align our academic excellence with both Swiss quality and global expectations,” said the Academic Director. “Being recognized by TAG‑EDUQA — a body backed by one of the Arab world’s most respected families — is a proud validation of our transnational academic strategy and our commitment to our diverse student body.”

🚀 Moving Forward

This milestone is part of a broader institutional vision to:

Advance educational quality in Switzerland and abroad;
Offer globally relevant, regionally trusted academic programs;
Foster innovation in digital and distance education in line with international standards.

📌 About OUS Academy in Switzerland

OUS Academy in Switzerland is a private higher education institution based in Zurich, offering programs at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. It is internationally active in research, executive education, and distance learning, with a strong presence in emerging academic markets across Europe, the Middle East, and Central Asia.