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8/20/25, 10:26 AM Oxford – Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Scholarship Continues To Support Education And Innovation - The Emirates …
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.

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 research programs are essential for
progress, the scholarship continues to shape the region’s future by cultivating progressive, knowledge-driven societies.

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