Now, Dubai is home to prestigious Harvard think tank

Now, Dubai is home to prestigious Harvard think tank

The prestigious Harvard Business School (HBS) Club of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) – ‘The House’ – was opened in Dubai on Tuesday for the world-renowned institution alumni.

"The House" is the first permanent location of the HBS Club in the region and embodies the crucial role that the private sector plays in today's volatile world.

As a prominent think tank, ‘The House’ is expected to actively engage with government institutions and non-governmental organisations to provide valuable insights, expertise and perspectives to shape policies and strategies for economic growth and resilience. It not only serves as a physical location for HBS alumni but also stands as a symbol of the HBS community's commitment to nurturing thought leaders and advancing policy discussions.

‘The House’ was inaugurated by Abdullah Bin Touq Al Marri, the UAE's Minister of Economy, Chairman of the General Civil Aviation Authority, UAE International Investors Council, and CSR UAE Fund's Board of Trustees.

“The House" will serve as a hub for over 400,000 HBS alumni worldwide, including the 1,400 alumni in the region and the extended HBS community. The space aims to provide the HBS alumni and its community a place to connect, learn and collaborate. It will further enhance HBS’s Crossroads initiative,