RIYADH: The Mohammed bin Salman Foundation, also known as Misk, and London Business School on Sunday signed a strategic agreement to strengthen leadership and advance executive education.

The agreement aims to explore collaboration in areas such as leadership development, executive education, scientific research and strategic communication, in line with Saudi Vision 2030’s goals to empower leadership across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors.

It was signed by foundation CEO Dr. Badr Al-Badr and Dean of London Business School Professor Sergei Guriev, in the presence of Majid Al-Qasabi, the foundation’s vice chairman, and Minister of Education Yousef bin Abdullah Al-Benyan.

The agreement includes designing and delivering empowerment and leadership development programs for young people and developing short executive courses and tailored workshops for Saudi leaders.

It will study the potential establishment of a regional executive education hub in Mohammed bin Salman Nonprofit City.

Commenting on the partnership, Al-Badr said the agreement reflected Misk Foundation’s commitment to developing a generation of leaders capable of shaping a sustainable future and driving national transformation.

“Through the strategic collaboration, we aim to deliver effective educational and executive solutions, and to advance scientific research that support the development of qualified leadership capabilities, contributing to enhancing the Kingdom’s competitiveness regionally and globally,” he said.

The partnership with London Business School, one of the world’s most prestigious academic institutions, falls within Misk Foundation’s broader efforts to provide innovative learning and training opportunities that contribute to building a thriving, youth-led society.