Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan chairs virtual meeting of Education
Abu Dhabi, The Gulf Observer: Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and Chairman of the Education and Human Resources Council (EHRC), presided over the council’s meeting held remotely via video conferencing.
During the meeting, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed expressed his confidence in all educational authorities and institutions in the country to work closely together to achieve the aspirations of the wise leadership and the national goals in the education sector in the interest of the student first, enhance the quality of educational outcomes and meet the country’s development, economic and social needs.
He said that the current and future stage focus will be on empowering the student’s capabilities and characteristics by developing scientific and practical skills, consolidating the national identity, and enhancing awareness and openness to the world.
His Highness called for promoting efforts of all educational bodies, institutions and individuals, including the leading and academic cadres, parents and society as a whole, in strengthening the educational system to build generations capable of building the future of their homeland and the world.
Abdullah bin Zayed praised RizeUp scholarship program
He also highlighted the significance of enhancing the educational experience of students at all levels, including those on scholarships outside the country, to enable them to contribute effectively to society and meet the needs of the labour market, by promoting close cooperation between agencies and institutions inside the country and abroad for the student’s interest.
His Highness praised the Khotwa (RizeUp) scholarship program to further enhance access to education opportunities and open new knowledge horizons for high school graduates. The programme was launched by the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) under the directives of H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed, Member of Abu Dhabi Executive Council and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Office.
The fully-funded scholarship programme will create opportunities for students to study for two years at community colleges in the United States and Canada, before transferring their credit to any international or local university to complete their bachelor’s degrees, when necessary requirements are met.
