Professor Sami El Khatib is a distinguished academic leader in higher education across the MENA region. With a PhD in Cell Biology and Oncology from Henri Poincaré University, France, he currently serves at Lebanese International University, ranked in the top 5% of scientists in Asia. A member of Sigma Xi, GULF Higher Education Standards Council, and MENA Medical Research Society, he has authored 100+ publications and collaborated globally to advance molecular biotechnology, oncology, and education reform. Recognized internationally, Professor El Khatib combines scientific excellence with transformative leadership, shaping research, innovation, and higher education standards across the Arab world.