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His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, may God protect him, directed the adoption of the 28th of February of each year as “Emirati Education Day”, in celebration of the importance of education in the UAE and the pivotal role of the teacher in its development and progress, building its generations and society, and contributing to its cultural renaissance. .
His Highness the President of the State said: “The UAE has believed, since its inception, in the importance of education and its main role in advancing the process of its development, progress and comprehensive cultural renaissance, so it has placed it at the forefront of its development plans, and it is the established approach that it continues to follow in the present and in the future.”
His Highness added: “As an affirmation of the place of education in our development vision and in gratitude and appreciation to all those responsible for the educational system, on the twenty-eighth of February every year, we celebrate the “Emirati Education Day,” which is the day on which the late founder Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan witnessed May God have mercy on him, and his brothers, the rulers of the Emirates, the first batch of teachers graduated from the UAE University in 1982. His Highness pointed out that consolidating the foundations of education and continuing to raise its status remains a matter of special interest to the state since its founding and throughout all stages of its progress.
Designating this day within the national agenda of the UAE comes as an expression of the wise leadership’s firm belief in the value of education and its essential role in building generations and the progress of countries, as it is the main driver of their development and progress.
His Highness posted on his account on the “X” platform: “Education is the pillar of development, the spirit of progress, and the foundation of construction, and this is what the UAE believes in, follows, and plans through for its present and future. In recognition of the pivotal position of education in our development vision, and out of gratitude and loyalty to all those responsible for the educational system, we adopt the twenty-eighth of February of each year as “Emirati Education Day” in commemoration of the day on which Sheikh Zayed, may God have mercy on him, witnessed the graduation of the first batch of teachers from the UAE University in 1982. ».
Education has received the attention of the leadership of the UAE and has become central to its comprehensive forward-looking vision, making it a main pillar for building an advanced knowledge society. At the same time, it is rooted in roots that derive their authenticity from Emirati values, traditions and identity, in addition to placing human building at the top of its priorities and focusing on empowering its individuals and developing their capabilities and considering it an accelerator. The first is to achieve a knowledge-based economy and achieve sustainable development for today’s generation and future generations.
The announcement of “Emirati Education Day” comes to confirm the high status that His Highness the President of the State attaches to education as a basic pillar in the national development process, and his belief that education is the path towards a bright and sustainable future. This day reflects the commitment of the wise leadership to support the educational process and provide an ideal environment for students and teachers. .
Messages and guidance
His Highness the President of the State attaches exceptional importance to education, as he is always keen to direct towards strengthening the education sector and raising the level of teachers and learners, in order to contribute to building an advanced society based on knowledge and science, which ensures sustainable development and advancement in various fields.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, may God protect him, is keen every year to send messages loaded with support and encouragement to both teachers and students, reminding them of the importance of education and hard work to achieve success. These messages are characterized by a human touch that shows the extent of His Highness’s interest. Education is a personal issue, not just a national issue.
His Highness’s messages to teachers speak in particular about the great role they play in shaping minds and building generations, and encourage them to continue their educational journey with pride and honor. His Highness also does not forget to send motivating messages to students, urging them to make the most of the educational opportunities available to them, and encouraging them to achieve success. Excellence and excellence.
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Education in the United Arab Emirates has achieved successive and broad leaps in its various aspects, and this is due to the great attention that the sector receives from our wise leadership. Education today has become more competitive and global, as schools are full of student talents and creativity that we see embodied on many occasions, whether local or international. As well as the ability to deal with the latest developments and modern technologies.
Since the founding of the UAE, education has been a major focus of national development, and the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, may God rest his soul, laid the foundations of this sector with awareness and understanding of the role of science in the renaissance of nations, and this approach has continued, making education one of the basic pillars of the country’s strategy for transformation. Towards a knowledge-based economy. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed always stresses the importance of investing in education as the only way to build an advanced society that keeps pace with global challenges and guarantees the people of the Emirates a promising future. His Highness realizes that educational development cannot be achieved without the support of teachers, who represent the backbone of the success of any educational system, and that is why I was keen Leadership in providing a stimulating and supportive educational environment that enables teachers to perform their tasks in the best way and helps students excel and be creative.
Innovation and creativity
One of the most important aspects of the wise leadership’s support for education is providing an ideal educational environment that encourages innovation and creativity. The state is working to provide the latest technological means in schools and universities, as well as developing educational curricula in line with international standards. Modern educational complexes that mimic international complexes have also been established. On the other hand, the leadership is keen to provide an attractive work environment for teachers by providing them with continuous support, whether through continuous professional training or through improving working conditions.
Specialized training
The Ministry of Education has developed development plans for cadres in the educational field, and is keen to develop them on an annual basis, as specialized training program packages are provided that keep pace with global developments and state plans, which would raise the efficiency of teachers and specialists in educational affairs, which reflects positively on the level of students’ academic achievement. . The Ministry holds 3 training periods 3 weeks before the start of each semester throughout the academic year, in addition to other training organized to support educational leaders or teachers. More than 23,000 educational staff participate annually in the training, and the training includes training workshops and educational forums covering various specializations. And educational aspects, in addition to training on the latest technical applications with the aim of using them in developing educational methods, which is reflected in efforts to raise students’ levels and improve the quality of education and its outcomes.
