The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Chairman of the Education and Human Resources Council delivered a message that underlined the UAE leadership’s full support for the education sector ahead of the 2023-2024 academic year. According to the Emirates News Agency, H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan extended blessings to all students, teachers and workers as they prepared to return to schools across the country. The statement emphasised a shared national commitment to equip the sector with the highest standards and necessary tools to raise education quality.
In his message, H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan said, “Our students, teachers, and all workers in the education sector, I wish to convey the regards of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai.” He added that the leadership extends its greetings on the new academic year while sharing aspirations, directives and unwavering support to enhance the educational system comprehensively. “We share the commitment to enable you with the highest standards and tools to elevate the quality of the education outcomes,” he stated.
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed described the year ahead as a fresh educational journey filled with opportunities for advancement. “With confidence, we anticipate progress and success this year in our pursuit to the highest educational and developmental objectives for our students,” he said, per the Emirates News Agency. He extended sincere wishes for a prosperous academic year and encouraged everyone to treat challenges as opportunities while contributing to the nation’s future.
Sheikha Mariam bint Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice-Chairperson of the Education and Human Resources Council and Chairperson of the National Centre for Education Quality, also issued congratulations. The Emirates News Agency reported that she addressed students, families and teachers with warm regards at the start of the academic year. She expressed hope that the year would bring success and inspiration as participants help shape a promising future for the UAE.
The UAE education system serves more than one million students each year across public and private institutions, according to Ministry of Education figures that reflect steady enrolment growth tied to population expansion. The country has pursued sustained investment in school infrastructure, teacher training and curriculum development to align with national development goals. Annual messages of this kind from senior officials reinforce the priority placed on education within the broader human development agenda.
The Education and Human Resources Council coordinates policy efforts aimed at continuous improvement across all levels of schooling. Its work includes alignment with national visions that position education as a driver of long-term progress. Such coordination among families, schools and government bodies helps create the supportive environment highlighted in the ministerial message.
