His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Chairman of the Education and Human Resources Council chaired 3 remote meetings that the Council recently held.
His Highness commended the current efforts made in the education sector, both public and higher, in order to ensure its continuity despite the current circumstances and challenges, stressing that education will remain an essential pillar for the renaissance of countries and the progress of societies.
And His Highness pointed out that since the establishment of the federation, the UAE believes in the importance of education, as the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, "may God rest his soul," was keen on ensuring that it is provided to all students at various levels, whether general or higher education.
His Highness clarified that the UAE has distinguished work teams at the federal and local levels that possess the ability to find innovative creative solutions for the advancement of the homeland, thanks to the Ministry of Education and the various education boards and bodies, government and private schools and universities for their fruitful cooperation to provide an innovative educational environment for our students so that they can continue to achieve Scientific. "
And His Highness pointed out the need to look to the future when facing the current challenges, as the UAE was and still is one of the leading countries in the future race and will remain so.
The Ministry of Education, the Department of Education and Knowledge in Abu Dhabi and the Knowledge and Human Development Authority in Dubai reviewed the current preparations and initiatives to deal with the emerging corona virus "Covid-19" and providing distance education to all students, whether public or private schools or higher education institutions.
In this regard, His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan stressed the importance of providing appropriate learning methods for every student in the state and the importance of supporting schools and higher education institutions in the public and private sectors to provide distance education for all groups of students and enable them to complete the current school year smoothly and in order to achieve continuity Their educational attainment as planned during the current period.
The readiness of the internet networks at the country level and what "Etisalat" and "Du" offer to facilitate the process of distance education, the availability of computers for students and the ability of teachers to support and educate them according to the plan established for the remainder of the school year, were also reviewed.
The Ministry of Education reviewed its plans for the coming period to ensure the successful completion of the current academic and academic year.
In addition to what has been accomplished in the return of students who are scholars on the state and the continuous cooperation between them and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation through the country's embassies and cultural attachés abroad, and in concert with other governmental and semi-governmental agencies.
His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan directed that coordination be done with the Ministry of Health and Community Protection to provide opportunities for qualified students within the fields of medicine, nursing, pharmacy, and students in higher education institutions in the country who wish to contribute and participate within the state's efforts in the medical field during the current conditions.
The Minister of State for Higher Education Affairs and Advanced Skills, Dr. Ahmed bin Abdullah Hamid Balhoul Al Falasi, also presented what has been accomplished in the field of empowering students of higher education institutions to complete the current academic semester, as distance learning mechanisms were discussed in public and private universities and enabling students to achieve academic achievement during the semester Current academic.
He touched on the challenges faced by higher education institutions and students in the sector, which were discussed through the virtual forum held remotely with the directors of higher education institutions in the country within multiple axes, including mechanisms for evaluating students and providing them with tests at the end of the academic semester and the mechanisms for completing the conditions of practical training and consideration In the possibility of providing students with opportunities to train remotely and use the simulation system to complete research instead of actual experiences in laboratories according to the usual courses.
He also reviewed the mechanisms of admission and registration for new students in the upcoming academic semester and what measures will be taken to ensure the registration of high school graduates in higher education institutions.
For its part, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation and the Federal Authority for Governmental Human Resources reviewed mechanisms for activating remote work and procedures that ensure the provision of support and services during the current challenges and the continuity of the business sector in the country.
Mechanisms have also been put forward to support the movement of workers between employers during the current stage, in a manner that optimizes support to vital sectors and helps to preserve the distinguished competencies for work in the country.