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Minister Of Higher Education Praises UAE-

based Universities For Climbing QS World

University Rankings 2026

Muhammad Irfan Published June 24, 2025 | 04:30 PM

ABU DHABI, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM - 24th Jun,
2025) Dr. Abdulrahman Al Awar, Minister of Human Resources and

Emiratisation and Acting Minister of Higher Education and
Scientific Research, congratulated UAE-based
higher education institutions (HEIs) on their progress in the

Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings 2026.

He commended their rising positions in the prestigious index as a

testament to the success of the UAE’s ongoing efforts to boost the
global academic competitiveness of its higher education sector.

Dr. Al Awar said, “This year’s results clearly demonstrate the steady progress of UAE-based HEIs
toward academic and research excellence and greater global presence.”

He reaffirmed the commitment of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR)
to empowering HEIs by providing tools to evaluate performance and improve outcomes. He also
highlighted the Ministry’s strategic partnerships with QS and Times Higher Education, the top two
global university rankings providers, aimed at strengthening the sector’s overall competitiveness.

He added, “At MoHESR, we believe global competitiveness starts with a future-focused, adaptable
educational environment that aligns university programmes with national priorities and equips
graduates with the skills needed for excellence and innovation.

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Seven UAE-based universities advanced in the QS World University Rankings 2026, which assessed
over 8,000 HEIs worldwide, including 1,500 newcomers. Khalifa University rose by 25 places, leading
among the UAE contenders, and ranked 177th globally, placing it among the world’s top 200. It was
followed by the United Arab Emirates University, which climbed 32 positions to rank 229th, and

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