In a landmark academic milestone reflecting its unwavering commitment to excellence and leadership in higher education and scientific research, Ar-Rasheed Smart University, represented by the Scientific Research Unit, officially announces that it has secured membership in Crossref. This prestigious international organization is a global leader in documenting, archiving scientific outputs, and assigning Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs) for academic and research publications. This achievement stands as a testament to the university's relentless efforts to modernize its research ecosystem and amplify its presence within the international scientific community. The university has been granted its unique DOI Prefix (10.67151), enabling it to issue permanent digital identifiers for all research papers published in its peer-reviewed academic journals. This advancement will drastically optimize research documentation, maximize global discoverability, and boost citation rates worldwide

In pursuit of its continuous drive toward advancing academic excellence and elevating the caliber of its educational and research outcomes, Ar-Rasheed Smart University consistently leverages its strategic vision to shape a brighter future for its students and the community. Driven by this institutional approach, the Academic Council (Council of Deans) at the university held its 26th regular meeting today, Saturday, June 06, 2026, for the academic year 2025–2026. Chaired by the University President, Prof. Dr. Abdullatif Haidar, the session was dedicated to debating a range of academic, student-centric, and administrative matters, as well as reviewing the latest updates regarding scientific research and the university's academic journals—underscoring the university’s ongoing commitment to institutional development and academic excellence

Ar-Rasheed Smart University presents your ultimate Admissions and Registration Guide for the academic year 1448 AH (2026–2027)—your comprehensive roadmap to exploring our colleges, smart educational systems, and enrollment steps.

As part of the university's ongoing efforts to elevate the educational process and reinforce academic quality standards, Development and Quality Assurance Center held a pivotal meeting today, Wednesday, May 19, 2026, to monitor academic progress and evaluate the quality of teaching, learning, and assessment methodologies. The meeting was chaired by Prof. Abdulhameed AShuja', Dean of Development and Quality Assurance Center, in the presence of Mr. Khaled Ali Al-Khadher, Secretary-General of the University, and Prof. Ikram Al-Iryani, Dean of faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. Also attending were Dr. Salah Wajeeh Addin, Head of Pharmacy Department, alongside distinguished faculty members from the faculty: Prof. Mahmoud Al-Buraihi, Assoc. Prof. Saleem Al-Riyashi, and Dr. Ahmed Al-Matari

In a milestone step reflecting its unwavering commitment to academic quality standards and medical excellence, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences started the Comprehensive Exam today, Wednesday, May 20, 2026, for third-year Medicine and General Surgery students. The clinical assessment was held under the gracious auspices of the President of the University, Prof. Dr. Abdullatif Haidar. The Comprehensive Exam serves as a pivotal academic turning point before students transition to the clinical training phase in their fourth year. It is designed to rigorously measure their mastery of the core medical knowledge and skills acquired during their foundational years. Under university regulations, students are only permitted to advance to the clinical phase after passing the exam with a minimum score of 65%.

At a defining stage where futures are shaped and ambitions take form, the university continues its pivotal role in empowering youth to make informed, confident academic choices. Through quality initiatives, it places students on the right path right from the very first step. Organized by the Deanship of Student Affairs, the university launched its third free training course today, Wednesday, May 20, 2026, titled "How to Choose Your University Major?" Tailored specifically for high school graduates, the session designed to help students understand their inclinations, discover their potential, and explore modern disciplines alongside the dynamic demands of the job market.

In a world facing accelerating health challenges and an increasing demand for medication awareness and safe professional practices, the university continues its vital mission in creating knowledge and building medical competencies capable of serving society with efficiency and responsibility, driven by specialized training programs that merge science, application, and field expertise. Under the gracious auspices of the University President, Prof. Dr. Abdul Latif Haidar, Languages and Skills Center launched a specialized training course today, Wednesday, May 20, 2026, titled "Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medication Skills." The intensive course was delivered by Dr. Khaled Al-Humaidha, Assistant Professor of Pharmacology and Toxicology at Sana'a University and Ar-Rasheed Smart University

In a major step reflecting its unwavering commitment to supporting academic excellence and nurturing a leadership generation equipped with the tools of tomorrow, Ar-Rasheed Smart University awarded today, Sunday, May 17, 2026, three full and partial scholarships to top students from Ar-Rasheed Modern Schools. The announcement followed an outstanding academic competition for these exclusive scholarships, dedicated to graduates of the 2024–2025 academic year. This initiative comes as part of a strategic partnership agreement between the university and the schools, aimed at fostering talent and fueling an environment of creativity and scientific excellence. Furthermore, the university announced a 10% discount for all Ar-Rasheed Modern Schools graduates wishing to enroll across its diverse programs. This decision underscores the university's dedication to expanding access to high-quality higher education, empowering students to pursue their academic journeys within a modern, advanced learning ecosystem

In a milestone step reflecting institutional ambition and a forward-looking vision toward academic excellence and educational leadership, Development and Quality Assurance Center at Ar-Rasheed Smart University hosted today, Saturday, May 16, 2026, the final workshop to review and approve the university's 2nd Strategic Plan (2026–2030). The high-level session took place in the presence of the University President, Prof. Dr. Abdul Latif Haidar, alongside members of the Strategic Planning Committee. Opening the workshop, Prof. Dr. Abdulhameed Ashuja', Dean of Development and Quality Assurance Center, welcomed the attendees and highly commended the extensive efforts dedicated throughout the drafting phases. These stages involved a series of specialized workshops and meetings focused on evaluating and analyzing the university's internal and external environments, debating the strategic environmental analysis matrix, and reviewing and approving the strategic choices and priorities matrix