The UAE is now home to two of the top-50 universities in Asia.
Khalifa University has risen four spots to number 28 in the Times Higher Education Asia University Rankings 2019, while UAE University has jumped from 71st to 49th place.
Meanwhile, American University of Sharjah and Sharjah University are ranked among the best 250 institutions across the region.
China, Hong Kong, Singapore and South Korea dominate the top-10 list.
UAE issues rain alert on Wednesday
UAE weather authorities have issued a rain alert on Wednesday and warned the public of convective cloud formation causing rainfall across scattered areas in the country.
Storms forecast to intensify across UAE by Thursday
The heavy rain and storms affecting the country since Sunday are forecast to continue on Wednesday, before reaching a peak on Thursday and overnight into Friday.
UAE air defences intercept 5 missiles, 17 drones on Tuesday
The United Arab Emirates air defences intercepted five ballistic missiles and 17 drones on Tuesday, according to a statement from the Ministry of Defence (MoD).
UAE hosts Eid Al Fitr carnival for children in Gaza
An Eid Al Fitr carnival for children has been held in the Gaza Strip under the UAE's Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, as part of continuing efforts to bring joy to children in difficult circumstances.
