UAE University Achieves Top National Ranking in QS Sustainability 2025

AL AIN: The United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) has achieved a significant milestone by securing the top position nationally in the QS World University Rankings for Sustainability 2025. The university has also placed 58th in Asia and 343rd globally, reflecting its commitment to sustainable development and its growing academic leadership. According to Emirates News Agency, this advancement marks a 51-spot improvement compared to last year. Zaki Nusseibeh, Chancellor of UAEU, emphasized that this achievement underscores the university's ongoing efforts to establish itself as a leading academic and research institution focused on contributing to a more sustainable future. Nusseibeh stated, "This accomplishment reflects UAEU's dedication to sustainability as a cornerstone of its academic and research journey. By aligning our strategies with the goals of COP28, actively participating in COP29 initiatives, hosting international conferences, and launching specialised academic programmes, we aim to create tangi ble change locally and globally." The QS World University Rankings for Sustainability serves as a key benchmark for evaluating universities based on their social and environmental impact, encompassing research, academic initiatives, and operational practices. This recognition reaffirms UAEU's commitment to delivering innovative solutions to global challenges such as climate change and social well-being through its pioneering research, programmes, and initiatives.