Abu Dhabi, 4 November 2026: Rabdan Academy has secured 41st place among 269 participating Arab universities in the Times Higher Education (THE) Arab University Rankings 2027, marking its first official participation in this regional university ranking.
This achievement represents a new milestone in the Academy’s efforts to strengthen its presence in higher education and further develop its academic and research capabilities, in line with its mission to prepare specialised professionals and leaders in the fields of safety, security, defence, emergency preparedness and crisis management.
The ranking assesses participating universities across five key pillars: research quality, teaching, research environment, international outlook and industry engagement, providing a comprehensive framework for evaluating institutional performance.
Rabdan Academy continues to advance its academic and professional programmes and strengthen its local and international partnerships, supporting its vision of developing national capabilities and enhancing institutional preparedness and resilience.
