The UAE is now home to two of the top-50 universities in Asia.
Khalifa University has risen four spots to number 28 in the Times Higher Education Asia University Rankings 2019, while UAE University has jumped from 71st to 49th place.
Meanwhile, American University of Sharjah and Sharjah University are ranked among the best 250 institutions across the region.
China, Hong Kong, Singapore and South Korea dominate the top-10 list.
UAE launches annual award to honour changemakers
The UAE Year Of Award has been launched to honour individuals and institutions who create meaningful impact and strengthen a culture of community action to make each annual "UAE Year Of" theme into a lasting national legacy.
UAE welcomes Gaza agreement for Hamas disarmament
The UAE has welcomed an agreement announced by US President Donald Trump for Hamas to disarm and Israeli troops to withdraw in Gaza, calling it a significant milestone towards ending the conflict.
Sheikh Abdullah meets UK Foreign Secretary in London
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has discussed ways to strengthen bilateral ties and boost cooperation across key sectors during talks with UK Foreign Secretary in London.
H.H. Sheikh Hamdan attends GCC joint military drill in Bahrain
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai's Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, has attended a GCC joint military exercise at the start of his official visit in Bahrain.
