independent research institution dedicated to the promotion of professional research and educational excellence in the UAE and the Gulf Area; site also has a general introduction to the UAE

Applied research and development centre located in Dubai; mission is to develop and promote the use of sustainable agricultural systems that use saline water to grow crops

Graduate-level research institution in Abu Dhabi, focused on advanced energy & sustainable technologies; offers MSc & doctoral programmes; partner: Massachusetts Institute of Technology; managed by Masdar, a subsidiary of Mubadala Development Co

Research centre in Ras Al Khaimah, to advance, explore, & exploit the forefront of the science & engineering of advanced materials & nanotechnology; provides education & training to scientists, & organises International Workshop on Advanced Materials

Centre that works on technologies in environmental applications (energy and water), system engineering & mechatronics; joint venture between the Government of Ras Al Khaimah & the Swiss Research Center CSEM; based in Ras Al Khaimah

Research institute in Dubai, founded by Abdulaziz Sager to promote studies on Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, and Gulf issues; conducts workshops, publishes data on GCC, offers consultancy, and training to students & employees