Education top priority for UAE, says RAK Ruler

His Highness Sheikh Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, on Tuesday received Sara Bint Yousif Al Amiri, Minister of Education, at his palace in Saqr Bin Mohammed City.

During the meeting, Sheikh Saud was briefed on the Ministry’s efforts to advance the education system, in a manner that supports the UAE’s comprehensive and sustainable development journey.

The meeting also reviewed several educational initiatives and programmes aimed at preparing generations capable of innovation and competitiveness across various fields.

H.H. Sheikh Saud said that the UAE places education at the top of its priorities, considering it a fundamental pillar of development.

He commended the Ministry’s efforts in implementing numerous high-quality projects and initiatives that enhance the efficiency of the education system and align with the country’s directions in sustainability and innovation.

RAK Ruler also highlighted Ras Al Khaimah’s keenness to support the Ministry’s efforts and to continue adopting educational programmes that contribute to providing an integrated education system capable of meeting community needs and preparing qualified generations equipped with future skills to play an effective role in the national development process.

Sarah Al Amiri expressed her sincere thanks and appreciation to H.H. Sheikh Saud for his continuous support of the education sector and his constant keenness to follow up on its affairs, contributing to enhancing the quality of outcomes and achieving strategic objectives.

She praised the pioneering initiatives witnessed in Ras Al Khaimah, which represent an advanced model in supporting education development pathways, enhancing integration within the education system, and reinforcing the role of schools in building human capital and developing students’ skills.

She noted that these efforts contribute to preparing generations capable of keeping pace with future requirements and strengthening social cohesion through education.

The meeting was attended by several officials.

An August 2025 report says Sheikh Saud affirmed that education was a cornerstone for continuing the path of sustainable development in the UAE, the foundation of future success, and the main driver for enhancing the quality of life of the nation’s people and preparing them to play an active role in the journey of progress and development.

H.H. Sheikh Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi emphasised that preparing an educated and knowledgeable Emirati generation remains at the forefront of national priorities, as it is the driving force for building a brighter future. He praised the dedicated efforts of the Ministry of Education and its development plans that strengthen the UAE’s standing among the leading countries in the education sector.

This came during H.H.’s reception at his palace in the city of Saqr Bin Mohammed, of Sarah Bint Yousef Al Amiri, Minister of Education, on the occasion of the launch of the new academic year.

During the meeting, H.H. was briefed on the Ministry’s efforts, programmes, and initiatives aimed at developing the educational system, modernising teaching methods, and providing an integrated learning environment that contributes to building a creative generation capable of keeping pace with the requirements of the future.

H.H. valued the Ministry of Education’s continuous efforts to advance the educational process, stressing the importance of developing this vital sector in line with the aspirations and vision of the state to be among the best countries in the world.

The Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah expressed his sincere wishes to students on the occasion of the new academic year, wishing them success, and affirming that they are the true wealth of the nation and its foundation in building the future.

He also extended his gratitude and appreciation to teachers, families, and school staff for their pivotal role in instilling values, consolidating knowledge, and nurturing a creative generation that contributes to the UAE’s progress and prosperity.

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