UAE Delegation Advances Educational and Scientific Cooperation with China

Beijing, The Gulf Observer: A high-level UAE delegation representing the Education, Human Development and Community Council, the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and the Ministry of Education has concluded an official visit to the People’s Republic of China. The delegation was led by Hajar Ahmed Al Thehli, Secretary General of the Council.

Coordinated in partnership with the UAE Embassy in Beijing and the UAE Consulate in Shanghai, the visit reflects the expanding strategic relations between the UAE and China. Both countries continue to deepen cooperation across education, technology, economy, energy, investment, culture, and scientific research—demonstrating the strength and breadth of their bilateral partnership.

The visit featured an extensive programme of official and field meetings with Chinese government bodies, academic institutions, and research organizations. Discussions focused on strengthening cooperation in modernizing educational systems, exchanging best practices, enhancing future skills development, and identifying new opportunities for collaboration.

The UAE delegation held meetings with senior officials from the Chinese Ministry of Education, the Shanghai Municipal Education Commission, and institutions involved in family affairs, women’s empowerment, and the support of people of determination. Topics included education quality standards, community development, child protection, and family support initiatives.

As part of the visit, the delegation toured several leading Chinese universities and schools, including Peking University, Tsinghua University, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, and East China Normal University, as well as Shanghai Experimental School, Beijing 101 School, and Fangzhuang Model Kindergarten. These visits offered insights into advanced educational models, innovative teaching methods, gifted-student programmes, integrated curricula, evaluation systems, and teacher training and development practices.

Artificial intelligence in education was a central focus of the trip. The delegation explored the latest AI applications used in adaptive learning, educational data analytics, smart assessments, and algorithm-based tools that enhance teaching and improve student outcomes. Opportunities for joint cooperation in AI-driven educational technologies and research were discussed, with the aim of supporting the development of advanced digital learning ecosystems in both countries.

The delegation also met with Emirati students studying at Chinese universities. Al Thehli listened to their academic experiences and future goals, reaffirming the UAE’s commitment to supporting its scholarship students and encouraging them to gain global knowledge and expertise.

Al Thehli emphasized that the visit has opened new horizons for UAE–China cooperation in education, scientific research, and innovation. She noted that the advanced models and experiences reviewed in China will support the UAE’s efforts to build a forward-looking education system grounded in innovation, teacher empowerment, strengthened research capacity, and the adoption of modern technologies in learning.

At the conclusion of the visit, the UAE delegation extended invitations to several Chinese educational and research institutions to visit the UAE in the near future. The aim is to advance joint programmes in education, artificial intelligence, teacher training, curriculum development, scientific research, academic exchange, and cooperation in family affairs, community development, and women’s empowerment.