AL AIN, 27th February, 2025 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) awarded Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, the “Emirati Day for Education” Award in its first edition.
This award recognises his role in developing the education sector, empowering youth, and his exceptional efforts in supporting education in the UAE.
The recognition ceremony was held in the presence of Zaki Anwar Nusseibeh, Cultural Advisor to the UAE President and Chancellor of the UAEU, along with senior officials, experts, and students, and in line with the announcement of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan declaring February 26th as Emirati Day for Education. The day celebrates the importance of education and its vital role in the development and growth of the UAE, as well as in shaping future generations. It also marks the moment in 1982 when the late Founder, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and his fellow leaders witnessed the graduation of the first batch of teachers from the UAEU.
The event agenda included a panel discussion titled “Envisioning the Future of Education in the UAE”, featuring Prof. Ahmed Ali Al Raeesi, Acting Vice Chancellor of the UAEU, and Dr. Ali Al Ahbabi, Director of the UAEU Centre for Public Policy and Leadership, moderated by Mohammed Al Kaabi, Executive Director of the Ajman Government Media Office.
The session addressed strategic visions on developing the education system and the importance of enhancing creativity and critical thinking among future generations.
In his speech, Sheikh Nahyan said, “My presence with you today evokes cherished memories and reinforces many meanings for me, the first of these meanings is that we meet tonight in a monument of civilisation, whose foundations were laid by the Founding Father of the country, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan with the power of determination and will, to achieve an ambition that guides the sons and daughters of the UAE on the path of knowledge and light, and to enable them to create a dignified life on this precious land, as well as to embody his strong conviction that sciences and knowledge are one of the foundations of a sound life and the cornerstone of the development of society.”
He added, “I stand before you today, recalling the fragrant memory of the founder of the country and the founder of this university. I remember the strong and continuous support he provided to the university. He always told us that the university is a leading institution in the country, playing a fundamental role in shaping the present and future of the nation. He emphasised that his keen interest in the university was an expression of his complete dedication to developing the talents of the sons and daughters of the UAE, enabling them to seize their opportunities and achieve their ambitions in making a positive and active contribution to all aspects of life in society.
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