Mohammed launches new generation of UAE schools

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has completed his field trips in UAE, focusing on the development of the educational sector. The visit included a number of educational facilities in Fujairah, Kalba, Where he launched the new generation of UAE schools, the adoption of one and a half billion dirhams, to build the first group of UAE model schools.

His Highness also launched the new approach at the Higher Colleges of Technology, with the aim of transforming colleges into economic zones, allocating a fund of AED 100 million to support the graduation of companies and businessmen in these faculties, and developing career paths for 65,000 students by 2030 in hospitality, retail, And logistics operations.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum said: "We want to pass the next 50 years with new education, schools and a generation that has the tools to complete the development process."

"The development of our schools is a development for the future of our country, and our future generations need new ideas and different skills," he said. "We want our colleges not only to graduate students, but also to graduate companies and employers."

"When people hesitate because of the fluctuations of the economy, we are in a hurry to change, and when they are afraid of the future, we are rushing to build it, and our vision today is for 50 years to come home," he concluded.

This came during his visit to a number of educational facilities, to see plans for development, which included a group of public schools and colleges of higher technology.

During the tour, the fourth generation of education was launched in the faculties of technology, through hybrid education which integrates academic education with specialized professional certificates.

During his visit, he was accompanied by Minister of Cabinet and Future Affairs Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Gergawi, Minister of Human Resources and Emiratization Nasser Bin Thani Al Hamli, Minister of State for General Education Jameela Bint Salim Musabih Al Muhairi and Minister of State for Higher Education and Advanced Skills Dr. Ahmad bin Abdullah Hameed.

During the visit, special features of the new generation of UAE schools that include health science laboratories, manufacturing, robotics, home economics, design, technology and science, as well as new facilities and services such as restaurants, libraries and indoor and outdoor sports venues, Community of residents of nearby residential areas.

His Highness the Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai visited Al Furqan Primary School for Boys and Al Shuhada Waheed Primary School in Kalba, Sharjah, where he inspected school facilities and infrastructure and briefed officials on the various roles they play. Emirates School in its modern development.

The establishment of the fund to support the projects of professional and specialized students in line with the "Document of the fiftieth," launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum earlier this year, which stipulated in its sixth article on the declaration of national and private universities free zones allow students to exercise economic and creative activity, Within the system of learning and graduation.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum has set up specialized professional academies in the colleges to support new students who wish to modify their careers in a way that will equip the country's economic sectors with qualified national competencies in line with technological developments and skills required to implement the employment policy. Which is adopted and supervised by the Education and Human Resources Council. These Academies are open to students as well as individuals who wish to develop their professional skills to keep up with the latest developments in the business sector.

He also directed the implementation of the "Fast Track" technology colleges to enable outstanding students to obtain a bachelor's degree within three years.

During the visit, His Highness inaugurated the Innovation Building and the Tolerance Hall. He also reviewed the innovative student projects at the Innovation Oasis. He also reviewed the experience of "integrated education" in which a scientific lecture was held between four branches of faculties in Fujairah for students and students, And alfalfa.

He also met a number of students participating in the Shorek initiative for communication between senior management of colleges and students. The students reviewed their ideas related to work in the private sector, vocational guidance, volunteering, facilities, services and academic success. His Highness also participated in the final piece of the "Tolerance Year" which was designed by the students to celebrate the Year of Tolerance.

During his visit to the Higher Colleges of Technology, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum briefed HE Abdul Latif Al Shamsi on the "Post-Employment Plan" 2021, where the plan sets out a road map for the post-employment phase, which includes three basic tracks, including the graduation of technical leaders and entrepreneurs, the construction and development of companies in accordance with the 50th document, the realization of the principle of "Education for All", which aims to provide educational opportunities for all applicants to colleges, Professional Diploma according to abilities And the support of continuing education through the provision of career development opportunities for those wishing to develop their knowledge and skills to keep pace with developments in the labor market.

In a related context, the location of the first group of target model schools was determined based on studies and analysis of statistical data received from the concerned authorities in the country, in addition to studying the numbers of students in the previous 10 years.

Future educational objectives

The new schools are characterized by the highest standards and requirements of security and safety, and conform to international standards, so that the buildings are considered to be sustainable and modernly designed to meet the aspirations and future educational goals.

The Ministry of Education recently launched the project to develop the infrastructure of the UAE school, in order to improve the status of public schools under its umbrella in different cities and regions of the country, in addition to the adoption of the educational complexes project, which will be a qualitative leap in the future in the teaching and learning.

The Ministry aims to develop the Emirati school, which is characterized by an attractive environment and modern facilities, with various elements that ensure effective and integrated education, taking into account the use of potentials and exploitation of the development process to make the UAE school the perfect place to learn and ensure educational outputs with high abilities and skills. , Where completed dozens of schools developed in different cities of the state.

According to the development plans, the Ministry of Education based on nine objectives that enhance the specifications of the school building, the development of architectural facades and external fences, the development of student restaurants, the development of the reception hall and the main entrance, and the development of a community innovation center that includes robot laboratories, learning resources and gymnasiums. The development of laboratories and school facilities, the closure and adaptation of all corridors, as well as the development of landscapes and green areas, as well as the addition of fire and fire alarm systems.

The Ministry of Education is committed to achieving the best standards and educational practices through its comprehensive development process. The Ministry of Education's strategy and vision is to provide a modern model of education based on innovation to ensure the achievement of quality educational outcomes, And the aspirations of the state to move to the knowledge economy society, in line with the percentage of the UAE 2071.

The inauguration of the first specialized professional academies next September

Dr. Abdullatif Al Shamsi, Director of Higher Colleges of Technology, said that a plan of action has been adopted to implement the initiative of establishing a 100 million dirham fund for five years to sponsor pioneering ideas and support student projects. The project will support the idea of ​​AED 10,000, with a total of AED 1 million per year, and then move on to the "prototype" phase, which will consist of 10 to 45 projects, which will be supported at this stage with a value of AED 200,000 to AED 1 million, Nine million dirhams per year.

The third stage is the incubation phase, which includes five to 10 projects, at a cost of one million to two million dirhams, with a total of 10 million dirhams a year, totaling 20 million annually. Over five years, 100 million dirhams are invested in supporting innovation and ideas. Entrepreneurship and student projects.

He added that the colleges will begin work on the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, at the level of specialized professional academies linked to the vital sectors in the country. The first academies will be inaugurated in September 2019, Logistics and retail sector.