President Sheikh Mohamed says Emirati Education Day is about embracing knowledge

President Sheikh Mohamed said Emirati Education Day offers a chance to celebrate the roles played by teachers, schools, families and communities.

"Emirati Day for Education is an opportunity to recognise the pivotal role of education and the importance of teachers, schools, families, and communities in driving our nation’s progress," Sheikh Mohamed said on social media platform X.

"As we continue the strategic transformation of education in the UAE, I encourage everyone to embrace knowledge and innovation, and to continually strive to learn and educate, as together we build generations equipped for the future."

Emirati Education Day is being celebrated for the first time this year, after an announcement was made in September. It marks the anniversary of this day in 1982, when the UAE's Founding Father, Sheikh Zayed, witnessed the graduation of the first batch of teachers from UAE University.

"We celebrate the achievement our country has made, from one university that graduated 472 students in the presence of Sheikh Zayed to more than 80 universities that graduate tens of thousands annually and more than 1,000 schools in which a million seven hundred thousand students study," said Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, also on X.

"We celebrate education as a core value of success in our development journey. We celebrate that we learn and teach every day so that this journey continues."

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, met with Emirati teachers in Dubai on Friday.

“Our goal is to empower Emirati teachers as the backbone of our education system, placing full confidence in their ability to uphold this national responsibility," said Sheikh Hamdan, stated Dubai Government Media Office.

"We fully support every Emirati teacher devoted to shaping young minds with dedication and integrity and nurturing a generation that reflects our nation’s aspirations.

"I have directed the Knowledge and Human Development Authority to enhance support for Emirati teachers in the private sector and address any challenges they may encounter."