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Sustainability & Excellence Hub

RAKMHSU · Institutional Portal

One Home for Sustainability and Institutional Excellence

The Hub brings together how RAK Medical & Health Sciences University governs, plans, measures and reports its sustainability and institutional excellence work — from the Sustainability Board and the 2026–2030 roadmap to its reports, partnerships, rankings and interdisciplinary research.

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Strategic Priorities
2050
Aligned with UAE Net Zero
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Strategic Pillars
2026–30
Strategy & Roadmap
What the Hub Is

Governed, Planned, Measured and Reported

Sustainability at RAKMHSU is embedded in its strategic priorities. The RAKMHSU Strategy 2026–2030 names “Integrating Sustainability within its ecosystem” as one of its eight strategic priorities, and the Sustainability Strategy & Roadmap (2026–2030) turns that priority into phased actions, owners and key performance indicators aligned with the UAE Net Zero 2050 agenda.

The Hub is where that work is published. Its seven sections follow the cycle the University runs: the bodies that govern it, the strategy and policies that direct it, and the initiatives and training that engage the community. The reports and dashboards measure it, the partners extend it, the rankings and accreditations recognise it, and the interdisciplinary research section shows what it produces.

Meet the Sustainability Board
Green campus sustainability initiatives at RAKMHSU
Sustainability Strategy & Roadmap 2026–2030

Four Strategic Pillars

The roadmap translates the University’s vision into priorities, measurable goals and phased actions, each with defined timelines, responsibilities and key performance indicators.

Governance

Leadership, policy and accountable decision-making.

Education

Embedding sustainability across curriculum and learning.

Operations

Campus, energy, resources and a low-carbon footprint.

Social Sustainability

Community engagement, wellbeing and health impact.

Leadership

Message from Leadership

“At RAK Medical and Health Sciences University, we recognize that sustainability is not a choice, but a responsibility — one that shapes the future of healthcare, education, and our global community.”
Prof. Ismail Matalka

Prof. Ismail Matalka

President, RAKMHSU · Chairman of the Sustainability Board

Dr. Eslam El Nebrisi

Dr. Eslam El Nebrisi

Dean of Quality Assurance & Institutional Effectiveness (QAIE)

Rankings

Where the University Stands

Each result names the organisation that awarded it and the year it covers. The full results, the accreditation register and the evidence behind them are in the Rankings section of the hub.

Rankings & Recognition

Ranked 1in the UAE Ranked 534worldwide RUR World University Ranking 2026
Ranked 13in the UAE Times Higher Education Arab University Rankings 2026
Ranked 56Arab region Ranked 5in the UAE Arab Ranking for Universities 2025
Excellent ★★★★★ QS Stars International Rating
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Short answers on what the hub is, who governs the work and where each result is published. Every answer links to the page that holds the detail.

It is the portal where RAK Medical & Health Sciences University publishes, in one place, how it governs, plans, measures and reports its sustainability and institutional excellence work. It has seven sections — About & Governance, Action, Engagement, Performance, Partnerships, Rankings and Interdisciplinary.

The Sustainability Board, chaired by the President, Prof. Ismail Matalka, governs the work. The Sustainability Committee steers implementation with leadership, faculty, staff and student members, and the Equality and Diversity Committee keeps the University inclusive. The Deanship of Quality Assurance and Institutional Effectiveness (QAIE) ensures the work is measured, evaluated and reported.

The roadmap integrates sustainability across governance, education, operations, research and community engagement. It is built on four pillars — Governance, Education, Operations and Social Sustainability — aligned with the UAE Net Zero 2050 agenda, and is supported by an action plan with timelines, responsibilities and key performance indicators.

The Awards & Recognition Result page lists the RUR World University Ranking 2026, the Times Higher Education Arab University Rankings 2026, the Arab Ranking for Universities 2025 and the QS Stars rating. The Accreditation Results page carries the searchable register of the University’s MOHESR and international accreditations.

Through the student Sustainability Club, listed in the hub as the Green Ambassadors Club, which leads sustainability activities on campus. The Awareness & Training page covers the sustainability training sessions held for faculty and staff.
Explore Further

Read the reports. Meet the partners.

The Institutional Annual Report 2024–25, the greenhouse gas emissions report and the University’s register of partnerships and MoUs are all open to read in the hub.