ALBAWABA – Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates, announced the launch of Dubai National University with an investment of $1.22 billion (AED 4.5 billion).
Dubai National University
The new Dubai National University aims to develop Dubai’s position as a global hub for higher education and scientific research. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum envisions the new university becoming one of the top 50 young universities globally within the next decade.
$1.22 billion investment
Dubai National University is part of the Dubai Social Agenda 33, that represents Dubai government's comprehensive plan for its community until 2033. The university aims to become a leading academic institution that prepares national and young leaders.
“Brothers and sisters, today we are launching a new project, Dubai National University, with an initial investment of AED4.5 billion. Within the next decade, we aspire for Dubai National University to rank among the top 50 young universities, offering specialized and future-oriented academic programs, and become a leading institution in research contributions. The university's identity will be Emirati, its programs global, and its outcomes will serve our development journey. The world is changing rapidly, and the real challenge is creating generations capable of understanding these changes and using them to build a better future for us and our country,” His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum said.
The new Dubai National University aims to develop Dubai’s position as a global hub for higher education and scientific research. (Shutterstock)
Additionally, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum announced the appointment of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Minister of Defense of the United Arab Emirates, as the university’s president, Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum as the university’s vice president, and Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum as chairman of the board of trustees.
The board of trustees for Dubai National University is chaired by H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum. The Board includes Omar Sultan Al Olama, Helal Saeed Al Marri, Aisha Abdulla Miran, Ahmed bin Byat, and Professor Alawi Al Sheikh Ali.
Dubai National University will offer specialized academic programs to attract elite students from around the world. Moreover, the university will provide scholarships and create distinguished partnerships with both public and private sectors to facilitate job opportunities for its students.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum added: “Within the next 20 years, we want it to rank within the top 200 universities worldwide. Locally, the university aims to become one of the top three for contributions in research within the next ten years. Dubai National University will provide high-quality programs that enhance Dubai’s educational ecosystem and support the emirate’s ambitions, cementing Dubai’s position among the top ten cities worldwide in quality of education over the next decade. The world is changing rapidly and our real challenge is creating a generation that excels academically and keeps pace with Dubai and the UAE’s future aspirations."
