Abu Dhabi University (ADU) secured a place among the top 301–400 institutions worldwide in the Times Higher Education (THE) Sustainability Impact Ratings 2026, out of 1,603 participating universities. Within the UAE, the university improved its national standing to joint sixth among 12 participating higher education institutions. This achievement underscores ADU's ongoing commitment to embedding sustainability across education, research, operations, and community engagement, driving measurable impact aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).