Dubai, United Arab Emirates – December 17, 2025: Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) Dubai campus is opening its doors to graduates from across the years for Alumni Meet 2026, a special homecoming marking 25 years of MAHE’s journey in the UAE. Taking place on 17 January 2026, the event goes beyond a traditional alumni gathering. It has been designed as a warm, nostalgic return to the campus and to the spaces where friendships were formed, ambitions took shape, and careers began.
In a world where careers move fast and people move even faster, MAHE Dubai Alumni Meet 2026 aims to offers a rare moment to pause, reconnect, and remember where it all started. The evening will bring together graduates from different programs, batches and career paths, creating meaningful opportunities to reconnect with classmates you haven’t seen in years, meet fellow MAHE Dubai alumni working across industries in the UAE and beyond, exchange ideas, collaborations, and opportunities, revisit familiar corners of the campus that hold personal memories, and celebrate how far the MAHE Dubai community has come in 25 years.
Dr. Roma Raina, Head of Corporate Partnership and Alliances at Manipal Academy of Higher Education Dubai campus, commented, “As we celebrate 25 years of MAHE in the UAE, we are reminded that our greatest strength has always been our people. Each alumnus carries forward a part of this institution’s legacy and welcoming them back to campus is deeply meaningful for us. MAHE Dubai Alumni Meet 2026 is an opportunity to honour their achievements, rekindle connections, and reflect on how this community continues to grow across continents and generations. We are proud of every graduate who has walked through our doors, and we look forward to celebrating this milestone together.”
Alumni will also have the chance to explore the campus, engage with faculty, relive experiences, and capture the milestone through photo moments, music, dance and an informal community dinner.
Reflecting on her journey, Nidhi Kumar, CEO of NKD Studios and an alumna of MAHE Dubai, said, “I never believed that passion and education had to compete and my time at Manipal Academy of Higher Education proved that they don’t. As a Media & Communication student, I entered Manipal already deeply passionate about dance. What stood out was how the university chose to support that passion instead of sidelining it. Dance was never seen as a distraction – it was embraced as a part of who I was. Through leadership roles and cultural platforms, Manipal gave me the responsibility and trust to grow – not just as a performer, but as a leader and communicator. Those experiences refined my confidence, discipline, and people skills, that have helped me in my entire journey of being an entrepreneur today of one of UAE’s biggest dance & content creation studio – NKD STUDIOS. Manipal believed in nurturing the individual, not limiting them—and for that, it will always remain a crucial chapter in my story.”
MAHE Dubai invites all its alumni, near or far, recent or long graduated to be part of this milestone celebration. Registration link: www.manipaldubai.com/events/alumni-meet-2026
About Manipal Academy of Higher Education – Dubai
Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Dubai Campus, is a globally recognized institution committed to academic excellence, research and innovation. Licensed by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR), the campus delivers programs accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) and has been awarded a five star rating by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA). MAHE Dubai provides a world class learning environment designed to equip students for success in a dynamic global landscape.
Established in 2000 as the first international branch campus of MAHE, India’s largest private university, the Dubai campus is home to over 3,100 students from 50+ nationalities and supported by a distinguished faculty of 150+. The university offers 50+ programs across disciplines such as Engineering, IT, Business, Design, Architecture, Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Media, and Psychology.
Located in Dubai International Academic City, the 750,000 sq. ft. campus features advanced laboratories, specialized studios, innovation hubs, and vibrant student life facilities — fostering academic, creative, and personal growth.
Learn more: www.manipaldubai.com