Abu Dhabi private schools to display performance plaques at entrances
16 June 2025 21:22
ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)In a major move to boost transparency and community engagement, the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) has mandated all private schools in the emirate to install performance plaques at their entrances. The plaques will clearly display each school's most recent Irtiqā'a inspection rating and National Identity Mark, making key quality indicators instantly visible to parents and visitors, a statement from ADEK said on Monday. According to ADEK, the plaques are not just a reporting tool, but a reflection of each school's commitment to both academic excellence and national values.'These plaques represent more than just a rating — they reflect a school's commitment to academic excellence and to nurturing a strong sense of national identity in our students,' said Sulaiman Al Ameri, Acting Executive Director of the Private Education and Charter Schools Sector at ADEK.'By making performance outcomes visible, we're encouraging continuous improvement and giving parents a transparent, at-a-glance understanding of school quality.'The Irtiqā'a rating system is an established inspection framework that assesses private school performance across six areas, including student achievement, personal and social development, teaching and assessment, curriculum quality, student care and wellbeing, and leadership effectiveness.The National Identity Mark, on the other hand, is an annual rating that evaluates how well schools embed Emirati culture, values, and citizenship within their educational environment.ADEK said the initiative aligns with its broader goal of building a world-class education ecosystem where families are empowered to make informed choices. In time, the plaques will also include the Wellbeing Mark, which will reflect schools' efforts in supporting the emotional, social, and physical wellbeing of both students and staff.
Parents are encouraged to look for the plaques during school visits and can explore more about both frameworks through the ADEK website or its Rayah parent app, the statement said.
Source: Aletihad - Abu Dhabi
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Gulf Today
3 hours ago
- Gulf Today
UAE authority waives penalties for small private sector employers
The General Pension and Social Security Authority (GPSSA) has launched an initiative to exempt small private sector employers, subject to federal pension laws, from additional charges incurred due to delays in registering insured employees or reporting terminated employee cases within legal deadlines. The initiative aims to strengthen the financial position of these companies, enabling them to reinvest in their operations, expand their businesses, and contribute more effectively to the GDP, GPSSA said. Mubarak Rashid Al Mansouri, Chairman of GPSSA, stated: 'The initiative embodies our ongoing commitment to fostering a supportive investment environment aligned with the UAE's vision to enhance economic growth and entrepreneurship. It also encourages private sector companies to prioritise Emiratisation as a core part of their strategies, helping them attract and retain Emirati talents. Additionally, it provides social security and financial stability for Emirati employees in the private sector.' Firas Abdul Karim Al Ramahi, Director General of GPSSA, emphasised that the initiative reflects the authority's approach to empowering the business sector, the backbone of the national economy, while alleviating financial burdens on small companies. The initiative allegedly targets approximately 1,906 private sector employers with 4 or fewer insured Emirati employees, ensuring support reaches the most needy and impactful segment. The exemption is said to cover additional charges accrued from January 2024 to April 2025 while charges outside this period will be handled flexibly on a case-by-case basis, considering individual circumstances. The authority affirmed that eligible small business owners will be directly notified of the exemption, in line with the 'Zero Government Bureaucracy programme, requiring no action on their part.
Al Etihad
5 hours ago
- Al Etihad
US to add pangolin, ‘most heavily trafficked mammal,' to global endangered list
17 June 2025 00:06 ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)The US Fish and Wildlife Service announced Monday that it plans to declare seven species of pangolin endangered, a move meant to stiffen penalties for those who poach and smuggle "the world's most heavily trafficked mammal.'The pangolin, which looks like a cross between an anteater and an armadillo, holds the distinction of being the only mammal on Earth covered head to tail in that scaly shield, and people's quest for it, has led to the undoing of pangolin populations. Demand for both pangolin scales and meat has driven the animal to the edge of extinction - and may have played a role in instigating the coronavirus Fish and Wildlife Service posted a Federal Register notice on Monday proposing to add all species of pangolins to the endangered species notice means pangolins will be among the first species to be added during the second Trump administration. The public will have 60 days to offer feedback before the listing becomes under the Endangered Species Act "is long overdue,' said Nicholas Arrivo, an attorney for the Humane World for Animals. "But it's a good day for pangolins.'Found in savannas and forests from West Africa to Southeast Asia, pangolins scour the earth for ants, termites and other insects at night, scooping them up with their sticky tongues. When threatened by predators, they curl into a ball and protect themselves with their tough keratin their adaptations for the wild leave pangolins vulnerable to trafficking. As nocturnal animals, they have poor eyesight, which makes them easy to capture in snares, and their defensive curling strategy allows poachers to swoop them the pangolin trade is demand in Asia, where their meat is considered a delicacy, and their scales are believed to heal liver, skin and other problems in traditional who have reviewed the research say there is "no reliable evidence' that pangolin scales - made of the same substance as human fingernails - have special medicinal value. A ban on international commercial trade was agreed in illegal trade has continued. That's how pangolins came to be cited in 2020 as a possible intermediate host for the coronavirus behind the pandemic, with the deadly pathogen potentially jumping from bats to pangolins and, finally, to poaching and habitat loss have led to the decline of pangolin populations in Asia, poaching and trade from Africa has increased. Researchers estimate that more than 8.5 million pangolins were removed from the wild in West and Central Africa between 2014 and is evidence that organised crime networks are involved, the Fish and Wildlife Service agency is proposing to add seven of the world's eight pangolin species to its endangered list: four in Asia and three in Africa. The eighth species, Temminck's ground pangolin, has been listed since the 1970s. A new Neflix documentary follows the rescue and rehabilitation of a baby pangolin saved from illegal traffickers in a sting operation. With a birth rate of just one pup per year, pangolins struggle to recover their populations in the wild after pangolins are not native to the United States, the US has historically been among the markets for leather products made from their skin. The proposed listings would add penalties to trading the animals and give law enforcement additional resources for combating trafficking. Source: Aletihad - Abu Dhabi
Al Etihad
5 hours ago
- Al Etihad
UAE tops global hiring outlook amid strong appetite for growth
17 June 2025 00:15 MAYS IBRAHIM (ABU DHABI)The UAE ranks first globally for hiring optimism heading into the third quarter of 2025, according to the latest Employment Outlook Survey (MEOS) released by the UAE-based recruitment company a Net Employment Outlook (NEO) of +48% - double the global average of +24% - the UAE's labour market demonstrates strength, agility, and forward survey, which polled over 530 UAE employers, revealed that 56% plan to increase hiring activity in the coming months, while only 8% expect a decrease."This positions the UAE as a clear leader in global hiring sentiment, further cementing its reputation as the top destination for career opportunities in the Middle East," the report hiring confidence in the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region as a whole is at 19%, according to the Rideau, Country Manager at ManpowerGroup Middle East, said in a statement: "With a Net Employment Outlook of +48%, the highest globally, our labour market is reflecting not just resilience, but a robust appetite for growth.""The transport, consumer goods, and energy sectors are driving this momentum, signalling a strong demand for skilled talent across industries."Among the top-performing sectors, transport, logistics, and automotive lead with a hiring outlook of +64% - the highest globally and 41 percentage points above the international surge is attributed to infrastructure investments, smart mobility initiatives, and strong demand for supply chain talent. The consumer goods and services sector also posted a +60% outlook, outperforming the global sector average by 27 to the report, this outlook reflects growing retail, FMCG, and tourism-related demand post-pandemic and ahead of seasonal demand the energy and utilities sector stands at +62%, outpacing the global average by 43 points, as a result of the UAE's ongoing diversification in energy investments and sustainable Q3 2025 survey ties the strong hiring activity to several strategic factors. Company expansion is the leading catalyst, cited by 38% of 32% pointed to technological advancements prompting businesses to hire talent with specialised skills, while 31% said hiring is linked to the development of new business roles aligned with emerging industries and innovation efforts. The survey also revealed trends related to workforce restructuring in the UAE. Thirty-three percent of employers are reducing roles to optimise processes, and 28% cite automation as a factor driving changes in workforce structure. Source: Aletihad - Abu Dhabi
