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Zawya
30-06-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Charter School Graduates celebrate a milestone first graduation
Abu Dhabi, UAE: Families, educators, industry leaders, and representatives from the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) came together in a proud celebration of the first graduating cohort from Charter Schools. The event honored the accomplishments of 369 Al Ghad Charter School's pioneering Class of 2025. As the first cohort of Charter Schools graduates, these students are equipped with the knowledge, values, and experiences to contribute meaningfully to the UAE's future. This moment goes beyond academic success, it marks the start of new opportunities and personal growth. The graduating Class of 2025 was empowered with future-ready support: from life skills workshops and IELTS preparation to career planning and personalized university counseling. Students were guided every step of the way, building a foundation of confidence, adaptability, and lifelong learning. In addition, students gained real-world exposure through enrichment partnerships with Tawazun, Al Jazira Club, Emirates NBD, Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island, National Centre of Meteorology & Seismology, PureHealth, Abu Dhabi Stem Cells Center (ADSCC), Abu Dhabi Sports Council, Department of Culture and Tourism, Hamda Al Fahim, PASS Abu Dhabi, Red Crescent, Bassam Freiha Art Foundation, Khalifa University, ERTH, and PwC. These collaborations offered workshops, training, and immersive experiences, resulting in over 1,000 university admission offers, with students accepted into top institutions across the UAE and the world. Locally, students secured admissions to many of the UAE's top universities, including United Arab Emirates University, Khalifa University, Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi, Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence, Rabdan Academy, Abu Dhabi University, Zayed University, Fatima College of Health Sciences, Higher Colleges of Technology, Abu Dhabi Polytechnic, Abu Dhabi Maritime Academy and many others. Internationally, students earned placements at leading global institutions, many ranked among the world's top 20, including University of Melbourne, University of New South Wales, University of Sydney, and top 150 including Monash University, University of Amsterdam, University of Auckland, Boston University, University of Western Australia, University of Adelaide, University of Alberta, Ohio State University, Michigan State University, University of Arizona, University of Colorado Boulder, King Abdulaziz University, Savannah College of Art and Design, and Instituto Marangoni. This success was further supported by key sponsors including ADNOC, the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA), Abu Dhabi Maritime Academy (ADMA), ADQ, the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MOHESR), NAFIS, the International Centre for Culinary Arts (ICCA), and Abu Dhabi Hospitality Academy- Les Roches, all of whom provided partial and full sponsorships for academic enrollment. ADEK recognizes the critical role that families play in every student's journey. This milestone is a shared achievement, a reflection of the commitment of parents, educators, and the wider community to providing young people with meaningful opportunities. As the Class of 2025 embarks on its next steps, these graduates carry not only knowledge and skills, but also a deep sense of responsibility to contribute to the continued growth and prosperity of the UAE. About Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) The Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) is the Education Sector regulator across the Emirate. It oversees and provides services throughout a learner's journey from early education to university and beyond. It also champions inclusivity for People of Determination in the mainstream schooling system and by providing specialized schools. Across Early Childhood and K-12, ADEK licenses and regulates nurseries and private schools in Abu Dhabi while also legislating, mandating, and managing its own Charter Schools and 2 schools for People of Determination. ADEK also annually provides distinguished Abu Dhabi students with full scholarships and support to study at the best universities around the world. In addition, the Department audits and enhances the delivery of Higher Education in Abu Dhabi, attracting Higher Education Institutions to open the required Program or schools that serve Abu Dhabi's needs while championing a student and faculty-friendly ecosystem in the Emirate. With a vision to Empower Education. Empower Minds. Empower the Future, ADEK recognizes that every learner is different, and a diversity of teaching methods are essential for students to succeed. To that effect, ADEK partners with stakeholders to enable a great education system to flourish in Abu Dhabi and nurture future-ready graduates who have the 21st-century skills required to sustain and carry forward Abu Dhabi's vision.
Gulf Today
10-06-2025
- Business
- Gulf Today
City Football Schools and Al Jazira club join forces to develop UAE talent
City Football Schools and Al Jazira Club Academy on Monday announced a landmark collaboration that will see talented players in the UAE developed and helped on a professional pathway from the age of six years old. From the start of next season, City Football Schools will deliver the coaching for the Al Jazira Club Academy foundation phase for six-to-nine-year-olds. With more than a decade of coaching in the UAE, built on the philosophy and training programme of the Manchester City Academy, City Football Schools will supply the coaches — all of whom hold a minimum UEFA B qualification, and have undergone Manchester City's in house coach education. They will coach and develop Al Jazira's young players, introducing them to a structured methodology designed to create elite players, one that is used globally across all City Football Group clubs. This will be combined with the principles of a safe, creative and positive space, with player happiness and welfare at the forefront of the learning environment. The move further demonstrates the unique and authentic player pathway in the UAE, allowing players who have demonstrated talent and aptitude for the game to flourish in a professional club and work through different age groups, with the ultimate aim of signing a professional first-team contract in the future. For those behind this historic partnership, this not only offers the opportunity for helping produce the stars of tomorrow for Al Jazira Club, but it will also contribute to the wider development of football in the UAE. City Football Group's Head of Football Operations Mena, Simon Hewitt said: 'This is a revolutionary partnership that will provide young players an incredible footballing opportunity for years to come. Early sports and football fundamentals are so important for a player's development. We will look for the best six to nine-year olds in Abu Dhabi and give them an incredible start to their football journey. Everything from coaching to facilities and wider pastoral care will be best in class with the goal of harnessing their skills and supporting them to reach the next level.' This exciting new partnership will complement the market leading City Football Schools programme that coaches over 2,500 players, both male and female, who train with City coaches on a weekly basis across eight venues in the UAE. 'The pathway being created between City Football Schools and Al Jazira Club hasn't been seen before in the UAE and will benefit players, the Club, and the wider football ecosystem in the country,' added Hewitt. Scott Sellars, Sporting Director of Al Jazira Club said: 'We are delighted to partner with City Football Schools on such an exciting and visionary initiative. As the Pride of Abu Dhabi, we want to be able to offer young players the opportunity to excel and go as far as possible in the world of football. 'We are excited that some of the players who join us next season might be those running out with not only our first team, but also the UAE national team in the future.' Established in 2012, and built on the philosophy and training programme of the Manchester City Academy, City Football Schools offers boys and girls aged between 3 to 18-years-old an opportunity to improve their football skills, stay healthy, make friends and have fun in a positive and friendly learning environment. Sessions are held across various locations in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Ajman, and are under the guidance and supervision of fully qualified City Football coaches.
Al Etihad
09-06-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
City Football Schools, Al Jazira Club Academy announce partnership to help develop next generation of football talent
9 June 2025 21:52 ABU DHABI (WAM)City Football Schools and Al Jazira Club Academy Monday announced a landmark collaboration that will see talented players in the UAE developed and helped on a professional pathway from the age of six years old the start of next season, City Football Schools will deliver the coaching for the Al Jazira Club Academy foundation phase for more than a decade of coaching in the UAE, built on the philosophy and training programme of the Manchester City Academy, City Football Schools will supply the coaches - all of whom hold a minimum UEFA B qualification, and have undergone Manchester City's in house coach will coach and develop Al Jazira's young players, introducing them to a structured methodology designed to create elite players, one that is used globally across all City Football Group clubs. This will be combined with the principles of a safe, creative and positive space, with player happiness and welfare at the forefront of the learning move further demonstrates the unique and authentic player pathway in the UAE, allowing players who have demonstrated talent and aptitude for the game to flourish in a professional club and work through different age groups, with the ultimate aim of signing a professional first-team contract in the partnership offers the opportunity for producing the stars of tomorrow for Al Jazira Club, and it will also contribute to the wider development of football in the Football Group's Head of Football Operations MENA, Simon Hewitt said: "This is a revolutionary partnership that will provide young players an incredible footballing opportunity for years to come. Early sports and football fundamentals are so important for a player's development."We will look for the best six- to nine-year olds in Abu Dhabi and give them an incredible start to their football journey. Everything from coaching to facilities and wider pastoral care will be best in class with the goal of harnessing their skills and supporting them to reach the next level.'The new partnership will complement the market leading City Football Schools programme, which coaches over 2,500 players - both male and female - who train with City coaches on a weekly basis across eight venues in the UAE."The pathway being created between City Football Schools and Al Jazira Club hasn't been seen before in the UAE and will benefit players, the Club, and the wider football ecosystem in the country,' added Hewitt. Scott Sellars, Sporting Director of Al Jazira Club said: "We are delighted to partner with City Football Schools on such an exciting and visionary initiative. As the Pride of Abu Dhabi, we want to be able to offer young players the opportunity to excel and go as far as possible in the world of football. We are excited that some of the players who join us next season might be those running out with not only our first team, but also the UAE national team in the future.'
Al Etihad
20-04-2025
- Sport
- Al Etihad
Al Jazira bask in glory of much-needed silverware with ADIB Cup title win
Kuumar Shyam (Abu Dhabi) Al Jazira have added a morale-boosting ADIB Cup to their silverware cupboard after a tro-hy drought over the past few seasons. They played out of character and beat strong favourites Shabab Al Ahli 2-1 at the Hazza bin Zayed Stadium in Al Ain on Saturday. Having appointed former Jordan coach Hussein Ammouta at the start of the season after Al Jazira finished eighth in the ADNOC Pro League, the 2021 champions are currently better off in sixth with five matches to go. Shabab Al Ahli are runaway leaders in the league while also contesting for the President's Cup final on May 9 where they will meet Sharjah, the conquerors of Al Jazira, in the semi-final. Meanwhile, the plaudits have been pouring in and leading the way is Sheikh Hamdan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Chairman of the UAE Football Association, who congratulated His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of the Presidential Court, and Chairman of Al Jazira Club, and His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in Al Dhafra Region and Honorary President of Al Jazira Club. He also praised the efforts of the technical staff, the performance of the players and the support of the fans. Wishing the team more success in the near future, the UAEFA chairman emphasised that Al Jazira have been an important contributor of talented players to the national team, and that its success enhances the strength of Emirati football at home and in international tournaments. The League Cup title, sponsored for a third year by Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, was won even with Al Jazira missing key players, which has raised the stock of manager Ammouta, so much so that there are talks of the Iraqi national team approaching the Moroccan to take over. Al Jazira released a statement on Saturday to dismiss the 'rumours'. 'The ADIB Cup was the only title we could win this season and I'm very glad we did it,' Ammouta said. 'It was a great effort from my players. We created the first scoring chance on 12 minutes and scored off the second opportunity. We focused on the important things on the pitch and, above all, the players never gave up on their bid to win this title.' Incidentally, with this victory, Al Jazira have avenged the loss by the same margin when they met Shabab Al Ahli in the final of the same competition in the 2013-2014 season. 'We haven't had success since last winning the Pro League [in 2021] and we celebrate now with the players as well as the management. Of course, it's a joyous moment and hopefully we'll now look at improving our position in the Pro League table,' the Morrocan told Telecom Asia Sport. This ADIB Cup final marked the sixth final between Shabab Al Ahli and Al Jazira in various competitions. In the head to head, Shabab Al Ahli have won 3, while Al Jazira won 2. Al Jazira have now a 50% win-loss record in the finals of the tournament's history. Al Jazira had lost the League Cup title after reaching the final match twice, the first time against Ajman (1-2) in the 2012-2013 season, and again to Shabab Al Ahli the season after that. Al Jazira beat Al Ain in the quarter-finals on penalties (4-2), then Al Jazira overcame Al Wasl in the semi-finals, after losing the first leg by one goal to none, and took the second leg (3-1). 'We entered the match with many influential absences,' Ammouta said, 'but my confidence in the players was great and they were up to expectations. They executed the requirements precisely. We knew the strength of Shabab Al Ahli and worked on them until we achieved victory and won the precious title.' Kebano, who scored the match-winner in the 55th minute, said: 'I am very happy with my first title with Al Jazira. It is a great achievement and a crowning achievement for the players' efforts.'
