Look: Sheikh Hamdan meets with top-performing school and university graduates

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, today met with top-performing high school graduates from Dubai’s private and public schools as well as Emirati recipients of the Ruler’s Court Higher Education Scholarship upon their graduation from prestigious international universities.
The meeting was held in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of the UAE.
During the meeting, held at Emirates Towers, he stressed that excellence and leadership, particularly in the fields of education, knowledge, and scientific research, serve as essential pillars that reinforce the UAE’s leading position in strategic sectors and strengthen Dubai’s global competitiveness.
The UAE leader highlighted Dubai’s emergence as a leading educational hub. He also underscored the commitment of the knowledge ecosystem in Dubai to foster innovation, stimulate creativity, and create opportunities for advancement across all fields.
This commitment aligns with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, where education takes centre stage as the pathway to the future. Under this strategic vision, Dubai is dedicated to nurturing talents, celebrating innovators, and cultivating exceptional leaders in vital and promising sectors, he noted.
During the meeting, he directed Dubai government entities to hire the university graduates. Addressing a group of 60 students, attending the gathering both in-person and virtually, Sheikh Hamdan congratulated them on their outstanding accomplishments and commended them as exemplars of dedication and hard work.
Sheikh Hamdan added that education forms the foundation of the future and encouraged students to persist in their educational endeavours and embrace lifelong learning. He urged them to actively contribute to a legacy that not only enriches their society but also benefits the global community.
The Crown Prince also met with several parents of the students and commended them for their pivotal role in nurturing a generation capable of excelling in diverse global fields. This emerging generation is well-positioned to take the lead in shaping and implementing the future, not only in Dubai but on a global scale, he noted.
Dubai and the UAE’s unwavering dedication to education underscores a profound investment in human potential. This commitment has yielded a developmental model marked by significant global achievements, all propelled by a strategic vision centred on establishing a nurturing environment for excellence and innovation, he concluded.
The meeting was attended by His Excellency Mohammed Ibrahim Al Shaibani, Director General of Dubai Ruler’s Court; His Excellency Abdulrahman Saleh Al Saleh, Director General of the Department of Finance, His Excellency Abdulla Mohammed Al Basti, Secretary General of The Executive Council of Dubai; His Excellency Dr. Abdulla Al Karam, Chairman of the Board of Directors and Director General of the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA).
Mohammed Ibrahim Al Shaibani, said: “Education is a cornerstone in comprehensive economic and social development. Investing in human capital and maximising their capabilities have always received utmost priority in directives issued by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. His Highness’s commitment to developing the education sector is reflected in the graduation of exceptional students who are qualified to excel within globally renowned universities. It is vital to introduce initiatives that motivate outstanding students while acknowledging their contributions to advancing education.”
Abdulla Mohammed Al Basti, said: “Dubai’s thriving knowledge community owes its success to the visionary leadership of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and the guidance of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. They have not only transformed Dubai into a global hub for education but have also made education a cornerstone of Dubai’s remarkable journey, positioning the city as a global exemplar. Exceptional students, with the support of their parents, play a crucial role in this success and serve as role models, making significant contributions to Dubai’s future knowledge-based economy.”