Beirut, LEBANON – June 4, 2026 – In a shared effort to elevate project management capabilities across academia and industry, the LAU Adnan Kassar School of Business (LAU AKSOB) and Project Management Institute (PMI) have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This partnership brings together one of Lebanon’s national and regional leader in educational innovation and the world’s leading authority on project management to drive innovation, professional development, and global best practices across the Middle East and North Africa region.
The MoU, facilitated by the PMI Lebanon Chapter Board and Associate Professor of Management at the Lebanese American University, Mira Thoumy Ghanem, was signed by Dr. Dima R. Jamali, Dean of the Adnan Kassar School of Business at LAU, and Hanny Alshazly, Managing Director for the Middle East and North Africa at Project Management Institute, represented by Dania Chaar, Chapter Engagement Specialist for the MENA region at PMI, in the presence of the president of PMI Lebanon Chapter Riam Chazbeck, outlines a comprehensive collaboration to strengthen career readiness and institutional excellence in an increasingly digital and project-driven world.
The aim of this partnership is to strengthen collaboration between Project Management Institute and Lebanese American University to advance project management education, professional development, and industry engagement across the university community. Through this partnership, PMI will support LAU with enhanced access to globally recognized learning resources, certifications, and online training opportunities through a co-branded digital platform designed to enrich the learning and credentialing journey of students and employees. In turn, LAU will foster greater engagement in project management education by encouraging membership and certification pathways, supporting student and faculty collaboration with PMI initiatives, and facilitating activities and events that promote knowledge sharing, leadership development, and professional growth within the broader project management community.
The partnership will also encourage collaboration between the PMI Chapter Student Club and LAU student clubs and faculty to promote project management activities and create a more connected and collaborative learning environment on campus.
“In line with our mission to advance education and innovation, Lebanese American University is proud to partner with Project Management Institute to equip students with future-ready project management skills and globally recognized methodologies that strengthen their readiness for an evolving workforce,” said Dr. Dima R. Jamali, Dean of the Adnan Kassar School of Business at LAU.
“By combining PMI’s globally recognized project management standards with LAU’s forward-looking academic environment, we are creating meaningful pathways for students and professionals to develop practical skills, drive innovation, and lead transformation across Lebanon and the wider region.” said Hanny Alshazly, Managing Director for the Middle East and North Africa at PMI.
About Project Management Institute (PMI):
PMI is the leading authority in project success. Since 1969, PMI has shone a light on the people and advanced practices behind successful projects. Supported by a global community of millions of project professionals and by thousands of corporations, government agencies and academic institutions, PMI provides the knowledge, resources and certifications to lead projects and transformations effectively and responsibly. Join PMI in elevating our world – one project at a time. Connect with us at www.pmi.org, linkedin.com/company/projectmanagementinstitute, on Instagram @pmi_org, and on TikTok @PMInstitute.