Ankabut is the UAE’s advanced National Research and Education Network (NREN), dedicated to supporting innovation in education, research, and technology across the country. Established with the mission to provide world-class connectivity, cloud services, and digital solutions, Ankabut serves universities, research institutions, schools, and government entities. It provides high-speed network infrastructure that links academic and scientific institutions across the UAE and connects them to global research and education networks. Beyond connectivity, Ankabut offers services such as cloud computing, e-learning platforms, cybersecurity solutions, data centers, and collaborative tools designed to advance knowledge sharing and research outcomes. The organization plays a vital role in enabling next-generation technologies such as AI, big data, and virtual labs in the education sector. With a focus on capacity building, Ankabut also provides training programs, workshops, and community initiatives to enhance digital literacy among educators and researchers. Its vision is to create a knowledge-based society by leveraging ICT to empower academic excellence and scientific advancement. Today, Ankabut stands as a backbone of digital transformation in UAE education, driving innovation while ensuring secure and reliable access to global knowledge networks.