The Zairi International Awards for Excellence in Higher Education launched in 2021 by CLICKS in collaboration with numerous international quality organizations and universities’ associations is a series of global institutional awards aiming at recognizing and celebrating higher education institutions that are addressing global educational challenges and creating sustainable impact within their own national and regional context through embracing excellence and innovation in specific areas pertinent to digital transformation, research impact, service to the community, internationalization, equity and inclusion, etc

• The Award represents a prestigious international recognition of Higher Education Institutions from across the globe that are creating meaningful impact in key areas such as research, digital transformation, community engagement, internationalization, equity, and beyond.
  
  
• The Award is administered by the Center for Learning Innovations and Customized Knowledge Solutions (CLICKS) and is independently evaluated through a rigorous process led by an international assessment committee and a distinguished jury, ensuring objectivity, transparency, and credibility at every stage.
  
  
• The Award criteria and evaluation process are endorsed by leading institutions from across the globe, including associations of universities and internationally recognized quality organizations, further reinforcing its global relevance and standing.
  
  
• The Award aims to highlight inspiring success stories of higher education institutions and to celebrate those that have developed and implemented innovative and impactful responses to current and emerging challenges in the sector.
  
  
• The Award is open to all public and private higher education institutions worldwide and seeks to foster the development of distinctive capabilities that drive outstanding performance and institutional excellence.
  
  
• Award recipients are unveiled either during the MENA Higher Education Leadership Forum or at a distinguished gala dinner ceremony, providing an international platform to recognize and celebrate excellence in higher education.
  
  
• Submissions from HEIs should clearly demonstrate what distinguishes the institution, particularly in relation to its achievements over the past 2–3 years, and should include relevant examples and supporting documentation to substantiate impact and outcomes.