His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has announced the launch of Dubai National University with an initial investment of Dh4.5 billion. The university will offer specialised, future-focused academic programmes, and aims to rank among the world’s top 50 universities during the next decade.
Writing on his X account, Sheikh Mohammed said: “Brothers and sisters, today we are launching a new project as part of our efforts to advance education in our country — the Dubai National University, with an initial investment of Dh4.5 billion.”
He emphasised the key goal of establishing Dubai National University with an Emirati identity and world-class programmes, aiming to position it among the top universities for research excellence.