Emirates was named the world’s best airline among 90 global carriers in a recent ranking by Telegraph Travel. The ranking is based on over 30 criteria, including punctuality, route network, and in-flight meal quality, with data referenced from more than 18 independent awards and expert reviews.
The United Arab Emirates University ranked fifth in the QS Arab University Rankings 2025, moving up one place in the ranking from the previous year, according to Wam. This ranking is part of a broader evaluation that includes 246 universities across the Arab world. The ranking assesses institutions based on academic reputation, research output and a number of other criteria.