NYU Abu Dhabi is a one-of-a-kind campus in the Middle East, bringing the best of a liberal arts education and groundbreaking research from a top American university. With a rigorous and diverse curriculum, it offers students opportunities to excel in almost every field. Its students come from more than 120 countries, bringing their unique languages and perspectives together in a truly global community. 

Established in partnership between New York University and the emirate of Abu Dhabi, NYU Abu Dhabi has assembled a remarkable community of scholars, students, researchers, artists, inventors, and others who have contributed to the growth of the UAE’s capital as a global hub of knowledge and culture, while establishing a new model of higher education for today’s complex world.

Nathalie Handal and Gregory Pardlo, professors of creative writing at NYU Abu Dhabi, make their appearances at the 2026 Doek Literary Festival as award-winning poets and researchers eager to share their work and foster creative exchange.