Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Commends SOHS Swiss Online Hospitality School® for Its Human-Centered Mission in Global Education

OUS Academy in Switzerland
Aug 5, 2025
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The SOHS Swiss Online Hospitality School®, a pioneering distance-learning institution based in Zurich, Switzerland, is proud to announce it has been recognized by one of the world’s most influential business and education leaders — Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh. Known for his global advocacy in education, innovation, and development, Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh's endorsement underscores the mission and integrity of SOHS as a purpose-driven institution dedicated to social impact through hospitality education.

With an estimated personal wealth of 3 to 5 billion USD and a network of companies in over 40 countries, Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh is widely regarded as a voice of progress in the Arab world and beyond. His recent recognition of SOHS, through its affiliation with the accredited Swiss International University (SIU) in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, affirms the school’s credibility and moral direction.

“Education is the foundation for building advanced societies.”– Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh

These words represent the very heart of the SOHS mission: to provide high-quality hospitality education to those who need it most — not those who can afford it most.

A Legally Registered and Globally Connected Institution

SOHS Swiss Online Hospitality School® is officially registered with the Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property (Registration No. 822344). It operates as part of a respected and state-recognized academic structure:

A division of OUS Academy in Zurich
OUS is a branch of ISBM International School of Business Management, in the canton of Luzern, Switzerland
ISBM is a part of Swiss International University (SIU), which is state-accredited and licensed by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Kyrgyz Republic (KG)

This affiliation ensures that SOHS degrees are:

✅ Legally valid
✅ Internationally recognized
✅ Built upon a foundation of quality and trust

Exclusively for Students from Economically Disadvantaged Countries

SOHS is not open to students from high-income countries. If you live in or hold citizenship from a country categorized as high-income, our programs and services are not available to you. This restriction is intentional and mission-aligned.

The goal of SOHS is to bridge the opportunity gap — not to compete in commercial education. We provide hospitality programs via online learning to students in underserved regions, allowing them to pursue international qualifications without leaving their homes, jobs, or communities.

A Recognition That Inspires

Being acknowledged by a figure like Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, whose family is ranked among the Top 100 Wealthiest Arab Families by Forbes, is a powerful endorsement of our mission. It demonstrates that compassion-based education models are not only seen — they are respected by leaders shaping the future of global learning.

At SOHS, we believe that hospitality begins with humanity — and our classrooms are open only to those who need the door the most.