Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation, UNESCO to collaborate on implementing projects and initiatives

Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Distinguished Academic Performance has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the UNESCO Regional Centre for Quality and Excellence in Education, on the sidelines of the Global Forum for Innovation in Education, which was held at the Mohammed Bin Rashid Library under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai.

The MoU was signed by Dr. Khalifa Al Suwaidi, Secretary-General of Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Distinguished Academic Performance, and Dr. Abdulrahman Almedaires, Director-General of UNESCO Regional Centre for Quality and Excellence in Education.

Based on the MoU, the two sides will cooperate in several areas, including exchanging publications related to education and research in the areas of quality, excellence, innovation, and creativity, as well as jointly collaborating on implementing projects and initiatives, organising various events such as conferences, seminars, and meetings, and more.

In his comment on the MoU signing, Dr. Khalifa Al Suwaidi said,

“We are pleased to sign this MoU with UNESCO Regional Centre for Quality and Excellence in Education. This memorandum stems from the wise vision and strategic directives of the UAE’s wise leadership, and our keenness to strengthen the bonds of cooperation and coordination between Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Distinguished Academic Performance and the Centre. We believe in the importance of solidifying the partnership between us and benefiting from the experiences of both parties in all educational and knowledge fields, which achieves joint strategic goals and contributes to improving the quality of education and supporting innovation in the education sector.”

For his part, Dr. Abdulrahman Almedaires expressed his gratitude to the Secretary-General of Hamdan Foundation for this valuable partnership that enhances regional and international cooperation.

He said,

“We are pleased to sign this memorandum, which stems from our commitment at the centre to disseminate the culture of quality and excellence and enhance it in educational institutions. We aim to unify efforts with our partners in all Arab countries to promote education, reinforce quality concepts, and coordinate with relevant educational entities in all countries to contribute to improving and enhancing the quality of education, learning, and life.”

This partnership supports the continuity of development and the exchange of experiences and knowledge to ensure effective movement towards building a global citizen, achieving sustainable successes and accomplishments. The emphasis is on translating this partnership into tangible practices and programs that contribute to enhancing learning outcomes.

News Source: Emirates News Agency