RIYADH: For the third year in a row, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology has been placed #1 in the Times Higher Education Arab University Rankings 2025. The international acclaim underscores the Kingdom’s ongoing leadership in science, technology, and innovation and strengthens KAUST’s standing as the top research university in the Arab world.
The statement was made at the Arab Universities Summit 2025 in Jordan, which brought together leaders in higher education, decision-makers, and business associates. It emphasizes KAUST’s standing as one of the top universities in the area in terms of instruction, research, knowledge transfer, and global perspective.
Achieving the number one position for the third consecutive year is a remarkable recognition of KAUST’s consistent excellence,” stated Sir Edward Byrne AC, president of KAUST. This accomplishment demonstrates the outstanding contributions KAUST is making toward the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 goals and shows the commitment of our teachers, students, staff, and partners.
This ongoing leadership demonstrates Saudi Arabia’s growing competitiveness in research, innovation, and higher education worldwide. Solutions to pressing global issues in sustainability, health, water, food and agriculture, and renewable energy are produced by KAUST’s top-notch research environment.
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