Ajman prioritises education, says Ruler Sheikh Humaid

His Highness Sheikh Humaid Bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, in the presence of Sheikh Ammar Bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman and Chairman of Ajman Executive Council, on Wednesday received the top high school students in the emirate for the 2024-2025 academic year.

The reception, held at the Ruler’s Court, also welcomed students’ families and educational leaders.

Sheikh Humaid praised the unwavering support 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, for advancing education in the UAE, emphasising their belief in knowledge as a cornerstone of national progress.

Congratulating the students and their families, Sheikh Humaid lauded their academic accomplishments and urged them to maintain their performance through higher education, noting that they are vital to the UAE’s growth and prosperity.

He reaffirmed the country’s commitment to education as a key pillar of nation-building and future readiness, highlighting Ajman’s prioritisation of education through strategic investment and community-wide access.

The Ruler of Ajman also commended teachers for nurturing future generations and acknowledged the critical role of parents in supporting their children’s academic success.

During the ceremony, Sheikh Humaid awarded certificates of appreciation to the top students, encouraging them to continue striving for excellence to support the country’s sustainable development goals.

Crown Prince Sheikh Ammar also congratulated the students and their families, describing them as a source of pride and the true wealth of the nation.

The students expressed gratitude for the recognition, affirming that the leadership’s support and encouragement will inspire them to excel and serve the nation.

Earlier, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, expressed his pride in the 810,000 students from UAE schools who participated in the 9th edition of the Arab Reading Challenge.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid congratulated Reem Adel Ahmed Al Zarouni, from Al Ittihad National Private School in Abu Dhabi, for winning the UAE-level Arab Reading Challenge champion title, commending her outstanding achievement and wishing her continued success.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed shared on X: “Today, the UAE celebrated 810,000 students from 1,380 schools who participated in the Arab Reading Challenge, which has engaged over 32 million students globally. I thank my brother Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed for his patronage of this important national student initiative. Congratulations to Reem Adel Al Zarouni of Al Ittihad National School in Abu Dhabi for her exceptional performance, surpassing 800,000 other students. During the challenge, she read 300 books and demonstrated a remarkable understanding of their content. I am proud of the participation of UAE students and delighted by this generation’s passion for reading. The future of our nation is secure in the hands of a generation that embraces knowledge and reading.”

This came on the occasion of crowning Mariam Adel Ahmad Al Zarouni as the UAE-level Arab Reading Challenge Champion in its 9th edition, during a ceremony organised by the Ministry of Education in collaboration with the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI) at the Dubai World Trade Centre to mark the end of UAE-level qualifiers of the Challenge.

The ceremony was attended by Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Chairman of the Education, Human Resources and Community Development Council.

Speaking at the ceremony, Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed said, “Crowning the UAE-level Arab Reading Challenge champion is a celebration of the nation’s investment in its youth, yielding a harvest of success and achievement. This achievement stemmed from the visionary initiative of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and has resulted in a generation embracing reading as a path to excellence and innovation.”

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