Hazza bin Zayed receives winners of 18th Khalifa Award for Education from Al Ain Region
ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)His Highness Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in the Al Ain Region, has received the winners of the Khalifa Award for Education 2025 from the Al Ain Region.The meeting was attended by Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Humaid Al Houti, Secretary-General of the Khalifa Award for Education.His Highness congratulated the winners of the 18th Khalifa Award for Education, commending their outstanding initiatives and projects, which exemplify innovation and excellence in the education sector.During the meeting, His Highness received a brief overview of the award, presented by the Secretary-General, on its development, objectives and 10 main fields, which are distributed across 17 categories, highlighting its diversity and comprehensive approach to supporting the education sector.The winners also presented to His Highness an overview of the projects and initiatives for which they were recognised in the current edition of the award, highlighting their contributions to further advancing the education sector both in the Al Ain Region and across the UAE.His Highness Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan reaffirmed the significance of the Khalifa Award for Education as a leading national platform that recognises educational and teaching excellence, and talent.
His Highness stated that the award plays a vital role in encouraging innovation and excellence across various educational fields and levels, in line with the vision and directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, who places a strong emphasis on education as a foundation for preparing empowered generations capable of keeping pace with rapid scientific and technological progress and contributing effectively to national development across key priority sectors.
Additionally, His Highness Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan highlighted the pivotal role of the Khalifa Award for Education and the Chairman of its Board of Trustees, His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, play in showcasing outstanding talents and pioneering projects that reflect a spirit of excellence and progress within the educational system.
His Highness Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan emphasised that honouring such inspiring and impactful role models strengthens a culture of excellence and serves as a powerful motivation to continue further advancing educational practices, in alignment with the UAE's aspirations and the leadership's future strategic vision for fostering national talents and competencies.
The list of winners who attended the meeting included a distinguished group of educators and representatives from various educational and academic institutions in the Al Ain Region. Among them were: Mohamed Elsayed Abdulwahab Tarabai from Al Qoua C2 School and Dr Omar Husein Al Naoursi from the Institute of Applied Technology – Tahnoun bin Mohammed Educational Complex, under the Creative Teacher Category; Mohammed bin Khalid School for Basic Education, represented by Fatima Rashid Al-Neyadi, and Al-Tomouh School, represented by Noura Abdullah Al-Dhaheri, under the Institutional Education Performance Category; the Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalid Al Nahyan Cultural Center, represented by Mariam Hamad Obaid Al Shamsi, under the Institutions Category; Mahra Masoud Al Nuaimi from Alhosoon Charter School, under the Innovative Teacher Category; Professor Fathalla Ali Fathalla Rihan, Professor Zafar Saeed Nadar Sheir, and Professor Riyad Aly Mohammed Eid, all from the United Arab Emirates University, under the Distinguished University Lecturer Category.
Source: Aletihad - Abu Dhabi
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