NYU Abu Dhabi

29/08/2026

The first hellos and plenty of memories in the making 💜✨

A look back at the moments that kicked off Marhaba 2026

28/08/2026

To celebrate Emirati Women’s Month, running from August 28 to September 28, 2026, we’ll be highlighting Emirati women in the NYU Abu Dhabi community who are creating impact in their fields and inspiring change 🇦🇪

Meet Sherina AlSowaidi, NYUAD Class of 2017 alumna, entrepreneur, author, and mental health advocate

From founding Ritual Cafe and Studio to authoring My Feelings, a children’s book designed to help normalize conversations around emotions, Sherina is using entrepreneurship and creativity to raise awareness about mental health.

Today, she is also building a consultancy to support emerging entrepreneurs, drawing on her experiences across multiple sectors.

Her journey reflects the power of curiosity, resilience, and seeing familiar things from a different perspective, values that continue to shape her work and impact.

Read Sherina’s story: https://nyuad.nyu.edu/en/news/latest-news/community-life/2026/august/emirati-entrepreneur-sherina-alsowaidi-is-on-a-mission-to-raise-.html

The NYUAD alumna founded Ritual Cafe and Studio and has since built a mental health mission that spans a children's book and a consultancy.

27/08/2026

Marhaba, through their eyes ✨ Here’s a glimpse into Marhaba through the lens of Sasha Sultanti, Class of 2030 💜

26/08/2026

POV: you’re a few days into Marhaba and suddenly it’s getting a little emotional 🥹💜

New faces, people you met on candidate weekend, saying goodbye to your families, and those tiny moments you already know you’ll look back on someday

May this be the beginning of your favourite chapter yet✨

25/08/2026

Meet Eleni Lacovou 👋 

A rising senior at NYU Abu Dhabi, double majoring in Economics and Social Research & Public Policy. This summer, she’s gaining hands-on experience in sustainable finance and sustainability data assurance as an intern with Deloitte Middle East.

24/08/2026

Welcome to Abu Dhabi! 💜✨

Marhaba is officially here, and our incoming students are arriving, settling in, and beginning a new chapter at NYU Abu Dhabi 🌍🎓

Welcome home, Class of 2030 🌴

19/08/2026

Meet Aisha El Asmar 👋  

A rising sophomore in NYU Abu Dhabi’s Class of 2029, studying Business, Organizations and Society (BOS).

This summer, she’s taking her learning beyond the classroom through an internship at Creative Indus Arts Cultural Consultancy in M_39 ✨🫱🏻‍🫲🏼

06/08/2026

A new chapter in NYU Abu Dhabi’s journey.

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Fabio Piano as the next Vice Chancellor of NYU Abu Dhabi.

The founding Provost and longtime member of the NYU community, Fabio has been instrumental in shaping NYUAD from its earliest days, helping establish its academic foundation, supporting its growth as a global university, and advancing its commitment to education, research, and innovation.

With deep institutional knowledge and a longstanding connection to our community, Fabio will lead NYUAD into its next era of discovery, collaboration, and impact.

We look forward to the future ahead.

06/07/2026

When Farzan Ahmad Khan first arrived at NYU Abu Dhabi in 2014, it was the first time he had ever left Pakistan

Twelve years later, he is heading to the University of Oxford 🎓 as an Oxford–Pershing Square Graduate Scholar. One of only five recipients globally each year and the first NYUAD alumnus to receive this scholarship

Farzan spent a full decade at NYUAD, four years as a student and six years as staff. During this time, he did not just study electrical engineering; he actively helped shape campus life:

- Coached and reimagined the men’s cricket program 🏏
- Launched a women’s cricket team
- Chaired the NYUAD Staff Council 🗣️
- Worked in global education and student life, contributing to student experiences across campus.

Now, he will pursue an MSc in Education and an MBA at Oxford through the Pershing Square Scholarship 📚✨, focusing on higher education systems and social impact

At the heart of his journey is a simple belief: education has the power to transform lives

Congratulations, Farzan 🎉 We are proud to see you take this next step

26/06/2026

What are you reading, listening to, or watching this summer? ☀️

We asked our faculty, students, staff, and alumni to share what’s been on their lists lately. The books they can’t put down, the podcasts on repeat, and the shows and films they’ve been enjoying this season 📚🎧📺