CAMBRIDGE, Mass. and RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Ready Education, the leading student engagement platform for higher education, and Board Middle East (BME), a leading education and transformation consultancy, today announced a strategic partnership to support colleges and universities across the Middle East.
The partnership brings together Ready Education’s industry-leading CampusGroups platform and BME’s deep regional expertise in higher education transformation, institutional strategy, and workforce readiness.
Ready Education already supports 12 institutions across the Middle East through its CampusGroups platform, including most recently Mohamed Bin Zayed University of AI and King Saud University, based in the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia respectively. Through this collaboration, the company will further strengthen its presence in the region and provide institutions with enhanced local expertise and support.
Higher education institutions across the region are increasingly focused on student success, digital transformation, and workforce readiness. As enrollment grows and student expectations evolve, institutions are seeking new ways to foster engagement, belonging, and meaningful campus connections.
Together, Ready Education and BME will help institutions create more connected and student-centered campus experiences. The partnership will combine proven engagement technology with regional guidance and strategic support.
“The Middle East is one of the most dynamic and rapidly evolving higher education markets in the world,” said Gary Ambrosino, CEO, Ready Education. “We are excited to partner with BME as we continue to grow our presence across the region. Together, we can help institutions create more connected campus communities and deliver stronger student outcomes.”
CampusGroups provides institutions with a centralized platform for student organizations, events, communications, leadership programs, experiential learning, and engagement analytics. The platform helps institutions improve participation, strengthen belonging, and better understand student engagement across campus.
The partnership will also provide institutions with access to CampusGroups Data Intelligence™ and AI-powered insights. These capabilities help leaders make more informed decisions using student engagement data.
“Institutions across the Middle East are investing in innovation, student success, and digital transformation,” said Imran Afaq, General Manager, Board Middle East. “Our partnership with Ready Education enables us to bring a proven student engagement platform to institutions throughout the region. Together, we will help institutions create exceptional student experiences while advancing their strategic goals.”
The collaboration reflects a shared commitment to helping students feel connected, supported, and empowered to succeed. As higher education continues to evolve, Ready Education and BME will work together to help institutions strengthen engagement, improve outcomes, and build thriving campus communities.
About Ready Education
Trusted by over 700 institutions in 25+ countries, including 75% of the top 20 universities worldwide, Ready Education helps colleges and universities build communities and improve retention through the industry-leading CampusGroups platform and app. From orientation through graduation, students use the app daily to navigate campus life, academics, and services in one unified experience. Institutions understand and act on engagement patterns through interactive dashboards and AI-powered insights that make data accessible to administrative leaders across campus. For more information, visit readyeducation.com.
About Board Middle East
Board Middle East (BME) is a leading education and transformation consultancy based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. BME partners with higher education institutions and organizations across the Middle East to advance innovation, institutional development, workforce readiness, and sustainable growth through strategic advisory and transformation services. For more information, visit bmeholding.com.