Vision
We will be a global company investing and promoting well researched, innovative, technology driven ventures related to Learning, Human Resources management and Health Services.
Mission
To enhance the quality of people’s lives, by empowering them through knowledge.Board of Directors
Tareq Fahad Al Othman
Vice Chairman Of Board Of Directors
Mayank Hasmukhlal Baxi
Member Of Board Of Directors
Abdulrazzaq Abdullah
Member Of Board Of Directors
(Independent Member)
Hasan Qasem Al Ali
Member Of Board Of Directors
Executive Management
Prof. Dr. Georges El Yahchouchy
Chief Executive Officer
President – American University of the Middle East (AUM) – (Subsidiary)
Vijay Gopal
Head of Risk Management Office
Anup Dhand
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Dr. Mohaned Hassanin
President
American College Of The Middle East (ACM) – (Subsidiary)
Sasi Vardhan Penugonda
Internal Audit Manager
Committees
Nomination And Remuneration Committee
Tareq Fahad Al Othman
Chairman Of Committee
Abdulrazzaq Abdullah Mohammed
Member (Independent Member)
Dalal Hasan Al Sabti
Member
Audit Committee
Tareq Fahad Al Othman
Chairman Of Committee
Hasan Qasem Al Ali
Member
Abdulrazzaq Abdullah Mohammed
Member (Independent Member)
Risk Management Committee
Abdulrazzaq Abdullah Mohammed
Chairman Of Committee (Independent Member)
Tareq Fahad Al Othman
Member
Mayank Hasmukhlal Baxi
Member
Auditors
Auditor
Deloitte & Touche (Al Wazzan & Co)
Our Corporate Culture
We at HUMANSOFT believe in our people. This is why we have been so successful. Everyone contributes their energy and expertise, and this is what makes the difference. It sets us apart from our competitors allowing each team member to become integral to the HUMANSOFT story.
This shared culture is built on firm foundations:
Character
It is the essence of a person. And we see it in the behavior of our people every day. At HUMANSOFT, we expect our colleagues to be brave and patient, modest yet confident, and of course ready to meet all challenges. We are simply passionate about what we do.Knowledge
Our primary resource is rich because it is the yield of all the intellectual contributions made by our teams over many years. At HUMANSOFT, we have prided ourselves on providing the right environment for professional growth and development, and the results are there for all to see a unique bank of expertise and capabilities.Collaboration
At HUMANSOFT we dedicate ourselves to being collaboratively creative and innovative. By ensuring that doing follows thinking, we have continuously fostered ideas into real success. And our leaders have shown the way through positive influence rather than position.Innovation
It is our competitive edge. We take the theoretically possible and make it into a reality. And we have been doing it for many years now. You could say it is in our DNA to pursue the cross-pollination of ideas from team members who come from a diverse variety of backgrounds.Structure
At HUMANSOFT, we have very clear lines along which we run our business. Experience has taught us that this definition unleashes rather than restricts potential. And we are constantly revising how we do things – to find the best fit for our teams and the strategies they are shaping and executing.Value
Our clients should believe in us and their investments. For the HUMANSOFT team, this is why we place the utmost importance on delivering the results to maintain those relationships.Ownership
Everyone here at HUMANSOFT believes they are part of something very special. It’s why our teams continue to produce extraordinary results. We are all passionate about the chance to learn, innovate, grow and prosper, amongst valued colleagues.
Milestones
| 2024 |
| AUM is ranked first place in Kuwait in the QS World University Rankings 2025 |
| AUM is ranked first place in Kuwait in the QS Arab Region Rankings 2024 |
| AUM is ranked first place in Kuwait in the THE Arab University Rankings 2023 |
| AUM is ranked as the most Sustainable and Green University in Kuwait by GreenMetric Global Ranking for Environmental Sustainability and Social Development for 2023 |
| AUM Signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA) - Qatar |
| 2023 |
| AUM is ranked first place in Kuwait in the QS World University Rankings 2024 |
| AUM is ranked first place in Kuwait in the QS Arab Region University Rankings 2023 |
| AUM is ranked first place in Kuwait in the THE Arab University Rankings 2022 |
| AUM obtained global accreditation by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) |
| AUM is ranked as the most Sustainable and Green University in Kuwait by Global Ranking for Environmental Sustainability and Social Development for 2022 |
| AUM is ranked first place in Kuwait in the THE Impact Rankings for Sustainable Development for the 2023 edition |
| 2022 |
| AUM is ranked first place in Kuwait the QS World University Rankings 2023 |
| AUM is ranked first place in Kuwait in the QS Arab Region University Rankings 2022 |
| AUM is ranked first place in Kuwait in the first edition of the THE Arab University Rankings 2022 |
| AUM is ranked first place in Kuwait in the GreenMetric Global Ranking for Environmental Sustainability and Social Development for 2021 |
| The College of Business Administration received the excellent rating from Eduniversal International |
| 2021 |
| AUM is ranked first place in Kuwait in the QS World University Rankings 2022 |
| AUM is ranked first place in Kuwait in the GreenMetric Global Environmental Sustainability and Social Development Ranking 2020 |
| The College of Business Administration obtained academic accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) for all undergraduate programs offered by the college in addition to the master’s program. |
| AUM launched its first artificial intelligence and innovation center of its kind in the region |
| AUM signed an agreement with HEC Montréal |
| AUM signed an agreement with the University of California, Berkeley |
| AUM signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Babson College. |
| ACM launched the Civil Engineering Technology, Chemical Engineering Technology And Petroleum Engineering Technology |
| 2020 |
| AUM received its renewal Institutional Accreditation from the Private Universities Council (PUC), Kuwait |
| AUM obtained a five 5-star rating from the international QS institution, and granting the university the highest rating of 5 stars in the following criteria: quality of education, academic development, international character, graduate employment, online education, facilities and services, and comprehensive attention to students |
| AUM became a member of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation International Quality Group. |
| AUM became a member of the Babson Collaborative for Entrepreneurship Education. |
| AUM launched the Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering |
| AUM among the top 1000 universities in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2021 edition |
| 2019 |
| AUM introduced Civil Engineering Major in its College of Engineering and Technology |
| AUM launched the Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering |
| AUM became a Full membership of CERN |
| 2018 |
| AUM Research & Innovation Center was launched including a fully equipped Robotics Center and AUM Nanotechnology Center |
| AUM multi-purpose Cultural Center building was completed including an Opera House and a Conference Center |
| The Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering program at AUM received ABET accreditation. |
| The department of Business Administration in ACM has obtained programmatic accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) |
| 2017 |
| AUM launched its new College of Business Administration (CBA) building |
| The Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering program at AUM received ABET accreditation. |
| 2016 |
| AUM introduced Mechanical Engineering Major in its College of Engineering and Technology |
| AUM launched its state-of-the-art on campus library |
| The Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Communications and Networking Technology at AUM received ABET accreditation. |
| AUM launched the Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering |
| AUM launched the High-Performance Computing (HPC) Lab |
| The Computer Engineering Technology program , Electrical Engineering Technology Program, Mechanical Engineering Technology Program and Industrial Engineering Technology Program at ACM received ABET accreditation |
| 2015 |
| ACM introduces Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering & Computer Engineering as new majors |
| AUM introduces Chemical Engineering department |
| New Horizon Abu Dhabi gets accreditation for PECB Bronze Authorized Training Partner, Axelos Approved Examination Organization and BTL Authorized examination center (Valid till 2016) |
| New Horizon achieves ISO 9001:2008 and OHSAS 18001:2007 Quality Management Systems by Quality Registrar Systems (Valid till 2016) |
| New Horizon Abu Dhabi receives recognition from GHQ Armed Forces |
| New Horizon Abu Dhabi receives recognition from FAHR (Federal Authority for Govt. Human Resources) for conducting complimentary soft skills workshops |
| 2014 |
| ACM received its renewal Institutional Accreditation from the Private Universities Council (PUC), Kuwait |
| AUM received its renewal Institutional Accreditation from the Private Universities Council (PUC), Kuwait |
| Track Learning Solutions setup a branch in Dubai, Dubai Internet City |
| Expression Center setup in Abu Dhabi |
| AUM and ACM capacity reaches above 8000 students |
| 2012 |
| Innovative Investment In Education Enterprises was setup in UAE |
| 2010 |
| AUM and ACM secure Institutional accreditation from Private University Council (PUC), Kuwait |
| 2008 |
| AUM and ACM start operations |
| 2005 |
| Expression Center setup in Qatar |
| HUMANSOFT Holding company got listed on Kuwait Stock Exchange |
| Amiri Decree received for American University of the Middle East (AUM) |
| 2003 |
| Amiri Decree received for American College of the Middle East (ACM) |
| Tawteen Human Investment company is setup In UAE |
| Direct English Center setup in Dubai |
| 2002 |
| Expression Center setup in Kuwait |
| HUMANSOFT and AlArabia Educational Enterprises setup in Kuwait |
| 2001 |
| New Horizon Centers setup in Abu Dhabi and Qatar |
| 1998 |
| New Horizon Centre setup in Dubai |
| 1996 |
| New Horizon Centre setup in Kuwait |
Awards
| 2018 |
| AUM students won first places in the 8th international conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management (IEOM) held in Indonesia |
| AUM won first place in the University Athletics Association in Kuwait (UAAK) Squash Championship in both female and male categories |
| AUM won first place in the University Athletics Association in Kuwait (UAAK) Table Tennis Championship in male category and second place in female category |
| AUM Engineering and Technology students won 1st and 2nd place in the “GCC Robotics Challenge” held in Bahrain |
| AUM students won first place in the undergrad student competition at the 6th International IBM Cloud Academy Conference (ICA CON) 2018 in Japan |
| 2017 |
| HumanSoft was honored by Forbes Middle East in May 2017 during the event “Forbes Middle East Celebrating Kuwait’s Success” for its recognizable achievements and strong leadership and role in boosting Kuwait’s economic development |
| AUM Engineering and Technology students won the Huawei ICT Skill Competition 2017 in Kuwait and Qualified for the Final Huawei ICT Skill Competition 2017 in China |
| AUM won second place in the University Athletics Association in Kuwait (UAAK) Football Championship |
| AUM won first place in the University Athletics Association in Kuwait (UAAK) Basketball Championship in women category and second place in men category |
| AUM Engineering and Technology students won the General Electric Kuwait “Engineering Design Challenge” |
| New Horizons Dubai won the EC-Council ATC Circle of “Excellence Award” |
| Track-E-Learning won the Skillsoft “high impact” award 2017 |
| AUM Engineering and Technology students won “Best Applied Research Award” in BioSMART 2017 Competition in Paris |
| AUM Engineering and Technology students won first place in the humanoid Sumo competition in the Robot Challenge 2017 in China |
| Track-IBTA was offered an appreciation certificate for its participation in Alin University “Career Fair” 2017 |
| Track-IBTA was offered an appreciation certificate for its participation in Middlesex University Dubai-UAE “Annual Career Fair”2017 |
| AUM won first place in the University Athletics Association in Kuwait (UAAK) Volleyball Championship in both women and men categories |
| AUM won first place in the University Athletics Association in Kuwait (UAAK) Volleyball Championship in both women and men categories |
| AUM won first place in the University Athletics Association in Kuwait (UAAK) Table Tennis Championship in both women and men categories |
| AUM won first place in the University Athletics Association in Kuwait (UAAK) Squash Championship in both women and men categories |
| AUM won first place in “Simulation and PLM Competition” and second place in “Undergraduate Student Paper Competition” in IEOM International Conference in Morocco |
| Expression “Direct English” program in Dubai became a member of the “International Language Organization” (TLPAC, USA) contributing to the advancement of English language |
| AUM won Executive EllumiNation Award at the Ellucian Live 2017 Event |
| AUM won first place in GCC Robotics 2017 Competition |
| 2016 |
| AUM won first place in the University Athletics Association in Kuwait (UAAK) Football Championship |
| AUM won first place in the University Athletics Association in Kuwait (UAAK) Basketball Championship in women category and second place in men category |
| AUM won Community Project of the Year at the Ellucian 2016 World Tour Event |
| AUM won first place worldwide in IMA Student Case Competition 2016 in Las Vegas |
| AUM won “World Citizenship” and “Innovation” competitions in Microsoft Imagine Cup 2016 in Kuwait |
| AUM Engineering and Technology student won Present Around the World (PATW) 2016 competition in Kuwait and qualified to the competition worldwide finals in Barcelona |
| AUM won first prize in IMA Competition organized by the Worldwide Association of Accountants and Financial Professionals in Las Vegas, USA |
| Humansoft Holding Co received Award by Forbes Middle East as One of the Top Companies in the Arab World |
| AUM won first prize in GCC Robotics Challenge held in Kuwait |
| 2015 |
| AUM won first prize in the World’s Premier Student Technology Competition "Microsoft Imagine Cup" held in Kuwait |
| AUM got first place in Regional IET PATWA Competition held in ABU Dhabi, UAE |
| AUM gets Honorable Mention among 12,960 entries across the world in GOI Peace Essay Contest organized by the UNESCO |
| AUM won first prize in IEEE GCC Student Projects Competition during the 8th IEEE GCC Conference and Exhibition in Muscat, Oman |
| AUM received best paper presentation Award from International Conference on Innovative Trends in Science in Dubai ,UAE |
| AUM received Award by Forbes Middle East as One of the Top Private Companies Making an Impact |
| Track Learning Solutions receives KIC Appreciation Award |
| New Horizons Kuwait receives CompuCampus Award from CompuCampus, Canada |
| New Horizons Dubai won Training Partner of the Year Award for MEA |
| 2014 |
| New Horizons Abu Dhabi wins Five Star Center Award |
| New Horizons Dubai won EC-Council Circle of Excellence Award |
| New Horizons Computer Learning Centers received the Global VMware Partner Network Award |
| 2013 |
| New Horizons Dubai won Best Oracle Training Partner in the region Award |
| 2012 |
| New Horizons was selected as a finalist (among nearly 3,000 submissions) for Microsoft's Marketing Excellence Partner of the Year Award |
| Track Learning Solutions wins SkillSoft Best Customer Support Team Award |
| 2006 |
| Humansoft learning solutions received the Best E-Learning Contribution Award in the Middle East & North Africa |
| 2005 |
| HumanSoft received the Quality Crown Award |
| 2004 |
| The 9th Middle East IT Excellence Award from DataMatix |
| Most Innovative Learning Program from ThomsonNET, Cannes, France |
| 2002 |
| Silver Award from Thomson NET |
| Outstanding Contribution to Training Industry - from DataMatix and Abeerdeen |
| Circle of Excellence from New Horizons, USA |
| 2001 |
| Microsoft CTEC Partner of the Year, Fusion Dubai |
| 2000 |
| Highest Revenue during the First Year of Operations Award in the EMEA region |
| Location of the year - EMEA Region from New Horizons, USA |
| Circle of Excellence from New Horizons, USA |
| Outstanding Achievement and Innovation in Microsoft Technical 1999 Training, Fusion – Dubai |
| 1999 |
| Outstanding Performance Award for achieving the highest revenue in the EMEA region |
| Outstanding Achievement and Innovation in Microsoft Technical Training: Fusion - Dubai |
| 1998 |
| Microsoft Excellence in Training Award, Fusion - Dubai |
| 1997 |
| HumanSoft Holding Co President and CEO was elected member of the Franchise Advisory Council, for tenure of two years. |
| Excellence in Training Award, Fusion - Dubai |