Overview
The INSEAD Middle East Campus in Abu Dhabi serves as a key part of the school’s global network, focusing on executive education and regional research. It is located in Al Khatem Tower, ADGM Square, Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi’s financial hub.
Key Points
• Establishment
• INSEAD entered the Middle East in 2007
• The Abu Dhabi campus officially opened in 2010
• Location
• Situated in ADGM Square, Al Maryah Island, aligning with Abu Dhabi’s ambitions as a global business and finance center
• Academic Focus
• Primarily dedicated to Executive Education
• Hosts the Middle East section of the Global Executive MBA (GEMBA), which starts every October
• Programs Offered
• GEMBA (Middle East section)
• Executive Education: leadership, strategy, finance, digital transformation
• Custom programs for organizations
• Research & Innovation
• Home to the INSEAD Immersive Learning Initiative, a global hub for using VR in business education
• Conducts regional research on topics such as women and leadership, healthcare, and humanitarian logistics

