Two exceptional Emirati students, Amal Musa Ali Alrebh and Fatima Mohammed Abdulla AlNuaimi, have been awarded the prestigious 2025 UAE Rhodes Scholarship, securing their places for postgraduate studies at the University of Oxford in October 2026. The scholars, aged 22 and 24 respectively, were chosen from a highly competitive pool for their intellect, leadership potential, moral character, and dedication to service. Their selection aligns closely with the UAE’s National Youth Agenda 2031 and its vision for nurturing the next generation of homegrown changemakers.
Amal Alrebh, a biomedical engineering student at Khalifa University, aims to pursue a master’s in healthcare improvement and evaluation, followed by a master’s in medical physics at Oxford. Her goal is to develop culturally grounded, sustainable healthcare solutions for the UAE. Fatima AlNuaimi, currently studying English and Comparative Literature at Columbia University, will pursue a Master of Studies in World Literature at Oxford. She is committed to elevating Gulf literature and integrating marginalised regional narratives into global academic and creative spaces.
The UAE Rhodes Scholarship, established in 2013 and endowed by the Salama bint Hamdan Al Nahyan Foundation, has supported 26 scholars to date. The programme plays a strategic role in advancing the UAE Centennial 2071 plan, which emphasizes education, innovation, and leadership development. Previous Emirati Rhodes Scholars now hold senior positions in government and various sectors, demonstrating the programme’s impact on national progress.
Omar Saif Ghobash, Advisor to the UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs and Chair of the Selection Committee, praised the scholars, stating, ‘Rhodes Scholars embody the UAE’s enduring belief in education as a catalyst for growth on individual, national, and global levels.’ Angela Migally, Executive Director of the Salama bint Hamdan Al Nahyan Foundation, highlighted the transformative power of the scholarship, emphasizing its role in creating environments where young people can learn, grow, and lead with integrity.