Vision, Mission and Values
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Vision
A pioneering Arab Open University dedicated to building the science and knowledge society.
Mission
Develop and disseminate knowledge, and build expertise according to international quality standards without time or geographical barriers for the sake of contributing and preparing manpower for development needs, and to build science and knowledge society in the Arab countries.
Shared Values
At AOU, values constitute the guidelines, which determine conduct at the University at all administrative levels, and also determine the basis of dealing with students and with all other stakeholders...
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Our History
The idea of establishing a non-profit Open University in the Arab world was initiated by HRH Prince Talal Bin Abdulaziz, President of the Arab Gulf Development Programe (AGFUND). In 1996 HRH Prince Talal officially announced the concept of establishing the Arab Open University as a non-conventional academic institution and as a foundation which contributes to steering development in scientific, social and cultural spheres. This initiative developed to a full pledged Arab Open University in 2002 in a strategic partnership with the Open University in the United Kingdom.
