The UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler of Abu Dhabi, and Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, received a delegation of representatives from Khalifa University of Science and Technology.
His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Price of Abu Dhabi, and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, was present.
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed commended Khalifa University for achieving the 177th rank in the QS World University Rankings 2026, to be placed among world’s top 200 universities because of its scientific and research prowess and academic strength.
The meeting was attended by H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi; H.H. Sheikh Saif bin Mohammed Al Nahyan; H.H. Sheikh Nahyan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Zayed Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation; Lt. General H.H. Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior; H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs; H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Special Affairs; H.H. Sheikh Zayed bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan; and several Sheikhs, senior officials, citizens and guests.
The Khalifa University delegation included His Highness Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman, Board of Trustees of Khalifa University, His Excellency Homaid Al Shimmari, Vice-Chairman, H.E. Salem Butti Salem Al Qubaisi, Member of the Board of Trustees, Jeff Simmons, Member of the Board of Trustees, His Excellency Professor Ebrahim Al Hajri, President, Professor Bayan, Provost, Professor Ahmed Al Durra, Assistant Provost, Research, H.E. Amal Al Jaberi, CEO, Khalifa University Enterprises Company, Jalal El Jazzar, Senior Vice-President, Finance and Investment, and Dr. Ashraf Al Najdawi, Acting Vice President, External Relations, and Chief of Staff.
Others present included the deans of colleges, heads of research centers and faculty members.
The Khalifa University delegation presented an overview of one of the university’s innovative research projects, the ‘Heterogeneous Swarm of Underwater Robotic Fish’, which exemplifies Khalifa University’s commitment to marine research and scientific excellence.
The delegation expressed its deep appreciation for His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed’s steadfast support and continued commitment to strengthening the stature and global competitiveness of higher education in the UAE. They also commended his leadership in championing scientific research and mobilizing resources to drive the nation’s progress in science and technology.
Clarence Michael
English Editor – SpecialistÂ
