Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has declared 28th February as Emirati Day for Education. This new national observance should be recalled annually, which highlights the critical role of education in the United Arab Emirates’ growth, progress, and societal development.
His Highness Zayed Al Nahyan reveals that education has been at the front line of the UAE’s strategic planning since the nation’s establishment. This thought acted as a key driver of cultural advancement and national prosperity. Zayed Al Nahyan highlighted that, the UAE’s leadership recognises the transformative power of education, which has played a key role in shaping the country’s success.
28th February holds historical significance, pointing to the graduation of the first group of teachers from the United Arab Emirates University in 1982, an event attended by the nation’s Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, alongside the Rulers of the Emirates. This significant occurrence laid the footing for the UAE’s long-standing adherence to education.
التعليم عماد التنمية وروح التقدم وأساس البناء، وهذا ما تؤمن به دولة الإمارات وتسير عليه وتخطط من خلاله لحاضرها ومستقبلها. وتقديراً للموقع المحوري للتعليم في رؤيتنا التنموية وامتناناً ووفاءً لكل القائمين على المنظومة التعليمية، نعتمد يوم الثامن والعشرين من فبراير من كل عام “اليوم…
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In publicizing this annual celebration, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed underscored the UAE’s ongoing dedication to enhancing and strengthening its educational framework. This dedication will remain a priority as part of the nation’s development and growth objectives, in sequence with the UAE’s forward-looking vision.
The preface of Emirati Day for Education into the UAE’s National Agenda reflects the leadership’s belief in the transformative power of education, remembering its central role in building future generations and advancing national development. It also acknowledges the contributions of educators and all stakeholders within the UAE’s educational system.
Education remains a cornerstone of the UAE’s enterprising vision for a knowledge-based society embedded in Emirati values and traditions. By investing in human development, empowering its citizens, and continuously improving educational standards, the UAE strives to accelerate its journey toward sustainable growth and development for generations to come.