Zayed University is a public, co-educational university in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), with campuses in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, named after the UAE's founder, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. Established in 1998, it is a national university focused on preparing leaders and contributing to the country's development through programs that meet international standards. The university is accredited by both the UAE's Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) and the U.S.-based Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE).