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Press Release
Oxford – Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Scholarship continues to support education and innovation
19 August 2025- The Oxford – Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Graduate Scholarship,
launched in collaboration between the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation
(MBRF) and the University of Oxford in 2016, has achieved remarkable results by supporting UAE
and Arab students to pursue advanced academic studies at the University of Oxford, one of the
world’s most renowned universities.
This collaboration exemplifies a pioneering initiative to invest in knowledge and human capital by
providing Arab students with seamless access to postgraduate courses. It helps them improve
their intellectual capacity by learning under the guidance of globally acclaimed academics while
building robust connections with exceptional peers from different countries and diverse fields.
His Excellency Jamal bin Huwaireb, CEO of MBRF, said: “This scholarship reflects the visionary
principles of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime
Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, which aim to ensure a sustainable and prosperous future.
The innovative initiative seeks to empower Emirati and Arab students by offering higher education
that facilitates their knowledge-based skill development. Additionally, it highlights our
commitment to reinforcing scientific, academic, and research excellence in the Arab world, in line
with our mission to support students and researchers locally and regionally, further positioning
the UAE as a leading global knowledge hub.”
The scholarship also aims to nurture exceptional students by enabling them to pursue
postgraduate courses at the University of Oxford and supporting their academic and research
activities. Furthermore, it contributes to the development of a robust Arab knowledge society, in
line with the UAE’s commitment to positioning education and innovation as key pillars for creating
a prosperous future.
