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UAE marks start of new academic year and launches advanced science programme
The United Arab Emirates has marked the start of a new academic year, with President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan issuing messages of encouragement to students, teachers, and parents. He described children as the nation’s ‘true wealth’ and urged them to approach the year with optimism and determination.
In a related strategic move, President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has established the National Programme for Advanced Sciences and Technologies. This initiative aims to create a unified framework connecting education, research, and development with the UAE’s strategic industries. The programme is designed to foster innovation and build a pool of Emirati specialists in emerging scientific fields. The Higher Committee for the programme will be chaired by Vice President Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
As the school year begins, more than 1,180 public and private institutions across the country are welcoming a record 1.277 million pupils.
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National Programme for Advanced Sciences and Technologies · Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan · Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan · Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan · United Arab Emirates
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] More than 1,180 public and private schools in the UAE are returning to learning. whatson.ae
- [● 2 SOURCES] The UAE President emphasized the importance of cooperation between families and schools to equip students with future skills. www.emirates247.com · whatson.ae
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan will chair the Higher Committee for the National Programme for Advanced Sciences and Technologies. businesstoday.me
- [● 2 SOURCES] UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan congratulated students, teachers, and parents on the start of the new academic year. www.emirates247.com · whatson.ae
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A record 1.277 million pupils are returning to school in the UAE. whatson.ae
- [○ 1 SOURCE] President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan established the National Programme for Advanced Sciences and Technologies. businesstoday.me