{
  "id": 11654189,
  "title": "Ajman University enrolment tops 10,000 for first time in its history",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/ajman-university-enrolment-tops-10-000-for-first-time-in-its-history",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-03T09:38:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/uae/education/ajman-university-enrolment-tops-10000-for-first-time-in-its-history-1.500696932"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ajman University has achieved a remarkable milestone by enrolling more than 10,000 students for the first time in its history. This achievement marks a significant moment for the institution, which originated as the first private university in the Gulf Cooperation Council. The university's expansion comes as a testament to the ongoing trust placed by students and their families in the quality of higher education and the promising opportunities available in the UAE.\n\nIn a statement, Ajman University emphasized its commitment to upholding academic standards, bolstering student support services, and enhancing the overall learning experience. Established in 1988, the university has evolved from a leading private institution into a non-profit university with an expanding international presence. This growth has been fueled by substantial investments in teaching quality, scientific research, emerging disciplines, and international collaborations.\n\nThe university has also made a concerted effort to broaden opportunities for students while simultaneously enhancing their readiness for professional life. Recently, Ajman University made headlines by securing a top 400 ranking in the QS World University Rankings 2027. This accomplishment further solidifies the university's reputation as a premier educational institution.",
  "summary": "Ajman: Student enrolment at Ajman University has exceeded 10,000 for the first time in its history, a significant milestone for an institution that began as the first private university in the Gulf Cooperation Council. The university said the growth demonstrates continued confidence among students and their families in the quality of higher education and the opportunities available in the UAE.…",
  "key_points": [
    "Ajman University enrolls over 10,000 students for first time",
    "University established in 1988 as Gulf Cooperation Council's first private institution",
    "Ajman University ranks within top 400 in QS World University Rankings 2027"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}