President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan announced that February 28 has been designated as Emirati Day for Education, to be observed annually. This day celebrates the vital role that education plays in the UAE’s development and progress and its contribution to the growth of society and the nation’s cultural renaissance.
Sheikh Mohamed emphasized that since its founding, the UAE has recognized the vital importance of education, placing it at the heart of its development plans. He also added that education has always been a driving force behind the nation’s progress and cultural advancement.
Historical significance
The Emirati Day for Education recognizes the crucial role of education in the UAE’s development vision and appreciates everyone contributing to the nation’s education system.
This date is historically significant since it marks the graduation of the first group of teachers from the United Arab Emirates University in 1982. The UAE’s Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, along with the Rulers of the Emirates, attended the graduation ceremony.
In recognition of education’s essential role in our nation’s ongoing progress, and in honour of all those working in this field, Emirati Day for Education will be celebrated on 28 February each year. On this day in 1982, our Founding Father the late Sheikh Zayed witnessed the…
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Key driver of development and progress
His Highness stressed that strengthening the foundations of education and continually raising its profile has been, and will remain, a top priority for the UAE since its inception and throughout all stages of its development.
The Emirati Day for Education falls in line with the UAE’s National Agenda. It reflects the leadership’s commitment to education and its crucial role in building generations and advancing nations. By prioritizing human development, empowering individuals, and enhancing their capabilities, the UAE aims to accelerate the nation’s sustainable development for both present and future generations.
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