The UAE’s Digital School, part of the Mohammed bin Rashid Global Initiatives (MBRGI), has been awarded the "1885 Exemplary Service to Education" by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). This marks the first time a non-US institution has received this honour, recognizing its transformative impact on global education.
Presented at the NEASC Leadership Conference in Boston, the award highlights the school’s role in providing high-quality digital education to underserved communities worldwide. Established in 2020, the Digital School has reached over 200,000 students in 14 countries, offering lessons in multiple languages and training 3,000 digital educators.
Leaders like Omar bin Sultan Al Olama, Chairman of the Digital School Board, and Dr. Waleed Al Ali, Secretary-General of the school, emphasized the UAE’s dedication to innovation and humanitarian outreach. The award underscores the Digital School’s mission to make education accessible for disadvantaged children, showcasing the UAE’s leadership in digital learning.
News Source: Emirates News Agency
