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  "id": 3009014,
  "title": "Khalifa University moves into global top 200 across four UN Sustainable Development Goals",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/khalifa-university-moves-into-global-top-200-across-four-un",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-08-24T11:40:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/08/24/khalifa-university-moves-into-global-top-200-across-four-un-sustainable-development-goals/"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Khalifa University of Science and Technology has made significant strides in global rankings, moving into the top 200 universities across four UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and recording substantial improvements in its overall position in the Times Higher Education Sustainability Impact Ratings 2026. The Abu Dhabi institution has risen from the 401-600 global band in 2005 to now occupying the 301-400 band, demonstrating a growing recognition of its research, innovation, and partnerships. In the SDG rankings, Khalifa University achieved its best results in Decent Work and Economic Growth, Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Responsible Consumption and Production, and Partnerships for the Goals. Professor Ebrahim Al Hajri, President of Khalifa University, emphasized that the results reflect the university's commitment to education that delivers a tangible impact for society, translating scientific excellence into innovation, partnerships, and solutions that advance sustainable development ambitions.",
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        "title": "Khalifa University moves into global top 200 across four UN Sustainable Development Goals",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/khalifa-university-moves-into-global-top-200-across-four-un-3009760",
        "published": "2026-08-24T11:40:32.000Z"
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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."
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