Dubai, UAE, 5 December 2024: Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences and The Arab Bureau of Education for the Gulf States signed a Memorandum of Understanding today (Thursday, December 5) at the Museum of the Future in Dubai to launch the “Distinguished Educator Award” at the level of member states of the Bureau, in the presence of several senior educational officials from the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.
This award represents a significant milestone in the journey to promote educational excellence and innovation across the region, supporting efforts to enhance the quality of education and encourage innovation in addressing current and future challenges.
On this occasion, His Excellency Dr. Khalifa Ali Al Suwaidi, Secretary General and Executive Director of Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences, affirmed that this joint initiative with the Arab Bureau of Education for the Gulf States aligns seamlessly with the Foundation’s long-term vision to achieve sustainable development in education. He emphasized the importance of recognizing and honoring educational professionals who have distinguished themselves through innovative and exceptional practices, leading to unprecedented outcomes in the educational field. The award seeks to cultivate a culture of excellence and inspire educators to adopt forward-thinking approaches that enhance educational performance and ensure the sustainability of quality standards.
Dr. Al Suwaidi further highlighted that the award, beyond celebrating excellence, will serve as a vital platform for recognizing best practices and promoting excellence in educational leadership and student support services.
His Excellency underscored that this award represents a natural extension of the long-standing strategic partnership between the Foundation and the Arab Bureau of Education, a collaboration that has yielded transformative initiatives with a measurable impact on the educational landscape. His Excellency stated, “Excellence is a fundamental value and a cornerstone for shaping the future of education in the Gulf region. This award is an open call to all ambitious educators to offer innovative solutions that enhance education and contribute to preparing future generations equipped with creativity and innovation.”
His Excellency Dr. Abdulrahman Mohammed Al-Asmi, Director-General of the Arab Bureau of Education for the Gulf States, underscored the significance of this initiative, stating: “This agreement embodies our shared commitment to fostering excellence and innovation in education. The Distinguished Educator Award establishes a new benchmark for recognizing individuals who have made substantial contributions to advancing the field, particularly educators. Our goal remains to continuously enhance the professional development of those working in education and to promote a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.”
His Excellency further remarked: “This award is a testament to our fruitful partnership with Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation, which stands as a model of constructive collaboration in addressing educational priorities across the Gulf region. We are confident that this initiative will inspire educational professionals to create innovative solutions that address the needs of students and Gulf communities, both today and in the future.”
The award encompasses several educational categories, including school principals and their deputies, educational unit supervisors, education service providers, as well as specialists in special needs and learning resources. Each recipient will be awarded AED 50,000, a certificate of appreciation, a trophy of excellence, and the opportunity to participate in a specialized training program.
