Dubai Honors 24 Young Emirati Leaders in Education

The Ministry of Education in Dubai celebrated 24 young Emirati leaders who graduated from the first batch of the ‘National Leadership Academy for Higher Education’ program. The event was attended by key officials, including His Excellency Dr. Ahmed Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of Education, and His Excellency Dr. Muhammad Ibrahim Al Mualla, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Education for Academic Affairs.

In his speech, Dr. Ahmed Belhoul Al Falasi congratulated the graduates and emphasized the importance of continuous learning, creativity, and innovation in improving the UAE’s higher education sector. He highlighted the Ministry’s commitment to developing Emirati capabilities and competencies in education.

The ceremony featured an introductory video about the program’s objectives, activities, and stages. Graduates presented five projects aimed at enhancing the higher education system, some of which were implemented with funding and supervision from the Ministry of Education.

The graduates included Dr. Samira Al-Mulla, Dr. Hassan Al-Hashemi, Dr. Fatima Kalbat, Hoda Al-Tamimi, and Nada Bouftaim from the Ministry of Education, among others from various universities and educational institutions in the UAE.

The program consisted of three phases: the first phase involved practical lectures, workshops, and training activities; the second phase focused on comprehensive assessments and project development; and the third phase evaluated and launched development projects for the higher education sector.