Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences announced the commencement of
receiving applications for nomination for the Gulf-level educational awards, which
include three categories: Distinguished Student Award, Distinguished Teacher Award,
and Distinguished School Award.
Dr. Khalifa Al Suwaidi, Secretary-General and CEO of Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences, stated: “We are pleased to announce
the launch of educational awards at the Gulf-level in their new cycle. With opening the
nominations for these awards, we continue to shed light on distinguished students,
teachers, and institutions, honoring and highlighting their achievements, and supporting
them in their creative endeavors.”
His Excellency added that Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and
Educational Sciences has always exerted its utmost efforts in developing these awards
and programs to serve the educational sector, in line with the requirements of rapid
development and the vision of the wise leadership and its continuous efforts to support
innovators and excellence in all fields, enhancing the UAE's position as a center for
creativity, innovation, and technology. Dr Khalifa further stated, “We invite applicants
from all Gulf Cooperation Council countries to submit their projects for nomination for
the awards, serving the Gulf educational sector and enhancing its development.”
He noted that the nomination process began in March of this year and will continue until
September 19, 2024, through the foundation's website, where all information and
application requirements are available. Nominated works will undergo comprehensive
evaluation by judging panels composed of highly qualified individuals with extensive
expertise in the fields of judging and evaluation. Moreover, the highest international arbitration standards, adopting the latest systems and technologies in this field, will be
applied.
On his part, His Excellency His Excellency Dr. Abdulrahman bin Mohammed Al-Asmi ·
Director-General of the Arab Bureau of Education for the Gulf States, affirmed the
importance of Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and Educational
Sciences awards in highlighting outstanding students, teachers, and prominent and
pioneering educational institutions. He added that these awards work to enhance
educational performance among teachers, students, school leaders, and educational
institutions that play an effective role in improving the level and efficiency of education.
He also praised the support and sponsorship provided to the education sector by the
wise leadership of the member states.
In conclusion, His Excellency expressed his sincere gratitude and deep appreciation to
Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences, led
by its Supreme Chairman, Sheikh Rashid bin Hamdan Al Maktoum, for their efforts in
supporting educational excellence and endorsing institutional endeavors to achieve
educational quality. It is worth mentioning that the previous cycle of Gulf awards
witnessed a significant increase in the number of participants, with a total of 89
participants and 17 winners.
Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences
awards, established by the late Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, aim to
enhance the quality of the education sector and encourage excellence and talent. The
awards have undergone significant development, expanding their reach regionally and
internationally through strategic partnerships with both global and regional
organizations. Consequently, they have established themselves as one of the most
prestigious accolades in the education sector, both regionally and globally.
