UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has received the award of the best teacher in the world.

"Congratulations Peter Peter Tabeshi of Kenya was awarded the best teacher in the world," he said on his social networking site Twitter. Teachers' appreciation is an appreciation of the pioneers of the Renaissance and the makers of real change. "

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, honored Peter Tabici of Kenya, winner of the $ 5 million Farkie Award for Best Teacher in the World at the Farkie Foundation, Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, yesterday, in the presence of HE Minister of State for Higher Education and Advanced Skills Dr. Ahmed bin Abdullah Humaid Al-Falousi, Minister of State Sara Bent Yousif Al Amiri, , Along with a number of Arab and foreign officials DAT educational in the state.

HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum said on Twitter: "From Dubai we congratulate the African continent. The winner of the award of the best teacher in the world, the teacher of mathematics and science of Kenya, Peter Tapeshi, the lack of resources and capabilities in his school has never been an obstacle to his creativity in delivering his message. That the teacher is the maker of the desired change ». His Highness the Crown Prince of Dubai congratulated the winner and wished him success in the service of education in his country.

He expressed his happiness at honoring the best teacher in the world, praising the humanitarian and educational initiatives launched by the Farki Foundation, which encourages and supports education and its people around the world, especially in poor countries that deprive their children of their right to basic education.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sarah Al Amiri, delivered the keynote speech at the ceremony, in which she thanked His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and her family and teachers for their support and support. She said that without this support and encouragement, The greatest of which honors the best teacher in the world. She also thanked the Farkie Foundation for its support to the education sector in general around the world.

"Every day in Africa we see a new thing," said Peter Tabici, a professor of mathematics and physics at Kiriko High School in Boani, Kenya, winner of the World's Best Teacher of 2019 award. "Today, This award honors my career as much as it honors the young people in Africa. I am here today for my students' achievements. This award gives them a valuable opportunity to prove to the world their potential and ability to achieve the impossible. "

He added: "Since I do the teaching profession that enables me to delve deeply into the potentials and skills of students, I see these young people as very promising prospects for their passion for learning, their outstanding talents, their great intelligence and their belief in the ability to change. "On the contrary, we are ready to bring the world together with the scientists, engineers and entrepreneurs I trust will be named once in every corner of the world. Girls will also be a big part of this inspiring story."

"We are confident that science and technology have a pioneering role in unleashing potential in Africa. We know that scientific exploration, innovation and progress pave the way for development and address fundamental issues such as food security, water scarcity and climate change."

"The winds of change are blowing in Africa. Today we have started our new story and there is a history waiting to be written. This is the time of the continent of Africa."

In a special video message from Kenyan President Ohoro Kenyatta, congratulating the winner and being broadcast at the ceremony hall, he said, "On behalf of all the Kenyan people, I congratulate you, Mr. Peter Tabeshi, for winning the world's best teacher award. You are certainly a bright example of what human ambition can achieve, not only in Kenya, not in Africa, but in the whole world. "

"Your story, Peter, is the story of the continent of Africa, this continent of youth and talent. Your students have demonstrated their ability to compete with the best in the world in science and technology and all areas of human activity. All we need is to give them the right support. Your story and strengthened my belief that the best days of Africa will inevitably come, and your success will be a beacon light up the path of future generations ».

The five-year World's Best Teacher Award, awarded by the $ 1 million Farkie Foundation, is recognized as the world's largest award; it is awarded to one of the exceptional teachers who have made significant contributions to their educational career , While at the same time highlighting the great role played by teachers in society.

The list of the top 50 candidates will be shortened after the award committee selects the top 10 teachers in the final list. The winner of this final list will then be selected by the Academy of the World's Best Teacher Award. The 10 candidates are invited to Dubai to attend the award ceremony at the World Education and Skills Forum, where the winning name will be announced directly from the stage within a prestigious event broadcast around the world.

Crown Prince of Dubai:

"From Dubai, we congratulate the African continent for Tabeshi's victory. We believe that the teacher is the desired change maker."

President of Kenya:

"The Story of Peter Tapshi is the story of the continent of Africa, which is full of young people and bright talents."

help the poor

Kenyan professor of mathematics and science, Peter Tabeshi, provides about 80% of his monthly income to help the poor. His dedication, hard work and great faith in the talent of his resource-poor and remote schoolchildren in Kenya's remote rural areas have outweighed the nation's best schools in the national science competition.

Tabeshi is studying at Kiriko Secondary Day Mixed School in the village of Boani in a remote and semi-arid region of Kenya's Rift Valley. Students from a variety of cultures and religions come to study in poorly equipped classrooms.

These students live in difficult conditions, especially in the region where drought and famine are frequent. Some 95% of the students come from poor families, one-third are orphans or live in the confines of their father or mother.