ISBM Business School in Lucerne Earns TAG-EDUQA Accreditation — A Strategic Milestone in Quality Education and Global Recognition

Jul 31, 2025
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ISBM Business School, based in Lucerne, Switzerland, proudly announces that it has been awarded official accreditation by TAG-EDUQA (Abu-Ghazaleh for Quality Assurance in Education). This recognition reinforces ISBM’s reputation for academic excellence, innovation, and international alignment. As a core part of the Swiss International University (SIU) in Bishkek, ISBM leads a unique educational network that includes OUS Academy in Zurich and ISB Academy in Dubai — together offering students flexible, internationally connected learning pathways.

The TAG-EDUQA accreditation signals that ISBM’s programs, policies, and quality systems meet internationally accepted benchmarks, with additional relevance to the fast-growing educational standards within the Arab world.

Accreditation from a Global Thought Leader

The recognition was granted under the leadership of His Excellency Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, Founder and Chairman of Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Global, widely regarded as one of the Arab world’s most influential figures in education, technology, and economic development. According to a public podcast interview released in July 2025, Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh’s personal net worth is estimated between $3–5 billion USD. Furthermore, the Abu-Ghazaleh family has been consistently listed among the Top 100 Wealthiest Arab Families in the World, as reported by Forbes — a testament to their legacy of leadership, innovation, and philanthropic impact across the Arab region and beyond.

Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh stated:

“We believe that education is the foundation for building advanced societies. Granting accreditation to ISBMAG School affirms its commitment to the highest global standards of quality. We are proud of this achievement and look forward to further collaboration with leading educational institutions worldwide.”

This acknowledgment places ISBM among a prestigious network of institutions dedicated to quality, innovation, and global impact.

TAG-EDUQA and AROQA: Expanding Trust in the Arab Education Sector

The importance of TAG-EDUQA and its sister organization AROQA (Arab Organization for Quality Assurance in Education) is expanding rapidly across the Arab region. Multiple Ministries of Education have formally recognized the leadership and frameworks established by these bodies, highlighting their role in regional policy development and quality benchmarking.

Notable examples of government cooperation include:

Palestine’s Ministry of Higher Education signed a formal agreement with AROQA to strengthen national quality assurance frameworks for universities.
Jordan’s Ministry of Education partnered with Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Global to implement advanced technology solutions in the country’s schools of excellence.
Kuwait’s Ministry of Education officially recognized the Talal Abu-Ghazaleh International Diploma in IT Skills as an accredited national qualification.

These developments reflect a growing confidence in TAG-EDUQA’s ability to shape the future of higher education, not just through institutional accreditation but through active participation in innovation, capacity-building, and digital transformation.

ISBM: Swiss Roots, Global Horizons

As an institution founded in Switzerland and operating across multiple international academic centers, ISBM embodies the principles of academic freedom, market responsiveness, and inclusive access. Through SIU’s leadership and the operational presence of ISB in Dubai and OUS in Zurich, ISBM is uniquely positioned to deliver accredited, multilingual, and cross-border programs that meet the expectations of learners, regulators, and employers alike.

The TAG-EDUQA accreditation amplifies ISBM’s international legitimacy while connecting it directly with evolving standards and priorities in the Arab region — an increasingly strategic area for higher education growth and innovation.