Dr. Ahmed Zaki Yamani - Graduated in 1951 from the University of Islamic Studies. Served as Saudi Arabia's Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources and played a key role in the founding of OPEC.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum - Attended the University of Islamic Studies. Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai, known for his contributions to the development of Dubai.
Dr. Abdus Salam - Received his early education at the University of Islamic Studies. Nobel Prize winner in Physics in 1979 for his contributions to the electroweak unification theory.
Dr. Naguib Mahfouz - Studied at the University of Islamic Studies. Nobel Prize winner in Literature in 1988, known for his works that explore existential themes.
