Gulf Today, Staff Reporter

Sheikh Sultan Bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, awarded the winners of the 29th Sharjah Award for Educational Excellence (SAEE) earlier on Tuesday, at the Al Jawaher Reception and Convention Centre (JRCC).

Dr Muhadditha Al Hashimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Private Education Authority, delivered a speech thanking His Highness Dr. Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, for his unwavering support in improving the Emirate’s educational and cultural environment.

The chairperson of the Sharjah Private Education Authority also praised Sheikh Sultan Bin Ahmed Al Qasimi for attending the occasion and congratulating the winners.

In her speech, Al Hashimi emphasised that the Sharjah Award for Educational Excellence, the first of its kind to honour students, is more than just a symbol of excellence and inspiration; it is also a platform for building bridges of creativity and constructive contributions for the future of the educational system.

She praised the 29th edition’s participation rate of 64%, indicating the award’s effectiveness in accomplishing its fundamental objectives of inspiring and supporting students to develop, innovate, and be creative.

Al Hashimi concluded her address by hailing the award recipients and emphasising its importance in sparking minds and fostering an outstanding culture.

Attendees also saw a presentation that detailed the award’s history and progress, as well as its role in stimulating excellence in both the educational and intellectual sectors in the Emirate of Sharjah.

At the end of the ceremony, the Deputy Ruler of Sharjah recognised the winners of this year’s edition, with Emirates Schools Establishment receiving the award for most outstanding educational institution.

The honouring ceremony was attended by Sheikh Engineer Mohammed Bin Abdullah Bin Majid Al Qasimi, Director of Sharjah Department of Municipal Affairs; Sheikh Abdullah Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Director of the General Authority for Islamic Affairs and Endowments (GAIAE); Humaid Mohammed Al Qatami, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Establishment for Medical and Educational Sciences; Jamal Salem Al Tarifi, the President of Al Qasimia University; Dr. Muhadditha Al Hashimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Private Education Authority; Issa Hilal Al Hazami, Chairman of the Sharjah Sports Council; a number of general directors and directors of local departments in the Sharjah government, educators, school principals and teachers.

Recently, Sheikh Sultan Bin Ahmed Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and President of the University of Sharjah, witnessed the opening of the 10th Emirati-German Congress in Medicine, Dental Medicine, and Pharmacy, in Al Razi Hall in the university’s Colleges of Medical and Health Sciences.

The event began with the national anthem of the United Arab Emirates, followed by verses from the Holy Quran, after which Dr. Hamid M. K. Al Naimiy, Chancellor of the University of Sharjah, delivered a speech in which he expressed his thanks to the President of the University for his support of the university and all its scientific activities and for attending the opening of the event.

He added that the University of Sharjah is hosting this important event, in accordance with the vision of His Highness Dr. Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, in establishing an integrated complex for medical and health excellence in order to serve the community locally and regionally, focusing on scientific and research cooperation with prestigious universities around the world, and launching local and global partnerships.

The Chancellor of the University of Sharjah discussed the medical and health facilities at the university, hospitals, centres and prestigious research institutes, in addition to the colleges of medicine, dental medicine, pharmacy and health sciences, as well as the rehabilitation, training and specialisation services, pointing to the fruitful partnership with the University of Lübeck, the Reinbek Hospital in Germany, the Sharjah Health Authority and the University of Sharjah.