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8/20/25, 10:10 AM MBRF, Oxford University graduate scholarship continues to support education, innovation | Emirates News Agency
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.
Jamal bin Huwaireb, CEO of MBRF, said, “This

scholarship reflects the visionary principles of His
Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum,
Vice President, Prime Minister 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.
Since its inception, the Oxford – Sheikh Mohammed bin
Rashid Al Maktoum Graduate Scholarship has played a
pivotal role in developing the Arab higher education
system and supporting exceptional students in gaining
access to the world’s leading university for postgraduate
study. The scholarship has become influential in global
knowledge settings by enabling dozens of Arab scholars
to strengthen their research and scientific expertise across
various critical disciplines.
Moreover, the scholarship serves as a testament to
MBRF’s dedication to enhancing sustainable education
and providing more opportunities for Arab youth. Building
on the belief that strong educational and scientific

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