Tareq M Zayed has completed PhD in the Faculty of Education at International Islamic University Malaysia. His doctoral research focuses on the factors of the survival Higher Education Institutions amidst changes in education sector. His research interest includes students’ achievement motivation, teaching learning practices, educational management and leadership, educational marketing, and distance and open learning.

He is currently working as- the Principal, Ideal Teachers’ Training College; CEO & Internationalisation Consultant, DISC International and Editor, Journal of Creative Writing.