A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed between the International Open University (IOU) and HIDAYATULLAH Indonesia on Saturday, 11 May, 2024.
The virtual event was attended by IOU officials including:
• Prof Dr Bilal Philips (Chancellor)
• Prof Cherno Omar Barry (Vice Chancellor)
• Prof Dr Muhammad Ahsan (Academic Coordinator)
• Dr Afroza Bulbul (Director of Research and Publication)
• Dr Nissar Yatoo (HOD Islamic Economic and Banking)
• IOU Indonesia Representative
• Eman El-Sheikh (PA to the Chancellor)

STIE Hidayatullah:
• Muhammad Saddam, M.Ak (Rector)
• Ridwan Fahrozi, S.E. M.M (Vice Rector for Academic and Research)
• Veri Muldani,S.E. M.M (Vice Rector for Finance)
• Rasfiuddin Sabaruddin, MIRK (Vice Rector for External Relation and Cooperation)
• Alfarobi Nur Karim Enta, S.Pd (Vice Rector for Students Affairs)
• Asih Subagyo M.Kom (Senior Lecturer)

The MOU was signed between IOU and Hidayah Indonesia, to confirm collaboration on the following programs :

• Double degree program
  The double degree program is intended to provide students from both institutions the opportunity to earn two academic degrees simultaneously in the fields of Economics and Business.
• Joint Research program
  The joint research program is intended to facilitate research collaboration for faculty members in both institutions.