Dubai, UAE, March 14, 2025 – As part of its ongoing commitment to supporting innovation and excellence in education, Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences, in collaboration with the Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (ALECSO), has announced the launch of the Hamdan-ALECSO Award for Digital Innovations in Education. The award aims to enhance the quality of education in the Arab world by encouraging digital innovation and inspiring creative minds to develop pioneering technological solutions that bring a transformative shift to the educational process.
In this context, Dr. Khalifa Al Suwaidi, Executive Director of Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences, emphasized that the award aligns with ongoing efforts to advance digital transformation in education and leverage the immense potential of modern technology. Dr. Khalifa stated: “Digital innovation has become a fundamental pillar in the development of the education sector, as it enhances the quality of the learning process and empowers educators and students with more advanced and effective tools. Through this award, we aim to encourage creative solutions that integrate cutting-edge technologies into education, fostering a more efficient and sustainable learning environment.”
The award serves as an inspiring platform to explore new opportunities in the education sector by utilizing advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, augmented reality, and big data analytics. These innovations contribute to empowering future generations to build a more innovative and sustainable future. Additionally, the award aligns with The UAE Centennial Plan 2071, which aspires to establish a knowledge-based economy and reinforce the UAE’s position as a global hub for innovation and smart education.
The award focuses on motivating innovators and distinguished individuals in digital innovation in education while highlighting pioneering initiatives that have a profound impact on teaching and learning. It also encourages the continuous development of digital education solutions that enhance the quality and efficiency of education in the Arab world. Furthermore, the award aims to strengthen knowledge exchange and expertise sharing among Arab countries in the fields of education and digital technology, fostering regional integration in developing modern education systems.
Open to all Arab countries, the award targets both individuals and institutions. At the individual level, it welcomes applications from students in public and private schools and universities, educators, administrators in educational institutions, professionals in governmental and private entities, community organizations, as well as researchers and specialists in education, technology, and educational technologies. At the institutional level, the award is open to ministries, government entities, private sector organizations, educational institutions in both public and private sectors, and technology and digital application companies, in accordance with the award’s established criteria and guidelines.
The award offers a monetary prize of $25,000 per winner, underscoring Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences’ dedication to supporting innovation and empowering creative minds to transform their ideas into tangible solutions that contribute to improving the education sector in the Arab world.
