His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, visited the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), accompanied by His Excellency Abdulla Al Basti, Secretary General of The Executive Council of Dubai, to review the safe return to in-person learning across Dubai’s private education sector.
More than 150,000 students have recently returned to over 450 educational institutions, all operating at a high level of readiness and in line with comprehensive health and safety measures.
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan said: “We commend the efforts of the teams at the Knowledge and Human Development Authority and the wider education community. We also value the role of parents and the contributions of all those working across the education sector. Teachers continue to play a vital role in creating stimulating and high-quality learning environments under all circumstances.”
During his visit, His Highness Sheikh Hamdan was briefed on Dubai’s Education 33 (E33) Strategy, including key initiatives aimed at building a future-ready, learner-centred education system. The strategy focusses on delivering a seamless learning journey from early childhood to higher education.
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan also reviewed 20 initiatives under E33 aimed at redesigning the learner journey. These initiatives include strengthening Arabic language and Emirati culture, enhancing parental engagement, and developing students’ life skills. Key initiatives include ‘All Rise and Teach in Dubai’ to attract and develop high-quality educators, and the ‘Future Astrolabe’ initiative to support students in making informed career choices.