H.E. Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi: UAE Education Day Underscores National Vision Prioritizing Education as a Strategic Pillar
His Excellency Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of Sports and Chancellor of the Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT), emphasized that UAE Education Day, established by His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and celebrated annually on February 28, embodies the nation’s enduring commitment to education as a cornerstone of sustainable national development.
Dr. Al Falasi stated that this initiative reflects the UAE’s transformative development model, which places education at the forefront of national priorities. It underscores the country’s belief that investing in education represents a long-term strategic investment in shaping the nation’s future and empowering its human capital to drive economic progress.
He added that education in the UAE is an integrated national project reflecting the vision of the country’s wise leadership. The system focuses on developing advanced skills, aligning academic outcomes with the evolving needs of the labour market, and nurturing a generation capable of innovation, creativity, and global leadership.
His Excellency further highlighted that this commitment to education remains a core national doctrine, reinforcing the UAE’s approach of placing people at the heart of sustainable and comprehensive growth.
Dr. Al Falasi also commended the dedicated efforts of educators, administrators, and professionals across the education sector, particularly acknowledging the academic and administrative teams at the Higher Colleges of Technology. He praised their instrumental role in shaping the next generation of leaders, innovators, and thinkers who will continue advancing the UAE’s development and contributing to a prosperous future.
