Abu Dhabi – 21 October 2026 Emirates Scholar Center for Research and Studies took part in the 1st edition of the Emirati Education Forum 2026, organized by the Emirates Center for Strategic Studies…
Abu Dhabi – 21 October 2026
Emirates Scholar Center for Research and Studies took part in the 1st edition of the Emirati Education Forum 2026, organized by the Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research (ECSSR) at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. H.E. Dr. Abdulla Belhaif Al Nuaimi, Chancellor of Emirates Scholar Center, attended the forum as a Guest of Honor, in recognition of his contributions to national development and his support for scientific research and knowledge-building.
The forum was held under the theme “The Five Pillars of Education: Towards an Integrated Education Ecosystem,” in a national partnership that included the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and the Ministry of Family, alongside a number of universities and educational institutions. It brought together more than 1,200 participants, including policymakers, education leaders, experts, teachers, students and parents. The forum addressed several key issues, most notably the National Charter for Education, the future of teachers and learners, assessment in the age of artificial intelligence, the role of the family in education, aligning education with labor market needs, using scientific research in policymaking, the status of the Arabic language, Islamic education, and the balanced digital use of technology.
The forum saw the participation of a distinguished group of national figures, led by H.E. Sarah bint Yousif Al Amiri, Minister of Education; H.E. Sheikh Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed, Chairman of the UAE National Media Office; and H.E. Dr. Sultan bin Saif Al Neyadi, Minister of State for Youth Affairs. H.E. Dr. Ahmed Al Shoaibi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, also took part, along with several leaders of universities and educational institutions.
H.E. Dr. Abdulla Belhaif Al Nuaimi affirmed that education is the cornerstone of building the Emirati citizen, and that the forum embodies the wise leadership’s vision of making investment in minds a national priority. He noted that the “Five Pillars of Education” model reflects a deep understanding that quality education is a shared responsibility, and that national scientific research should be a genuine partner in shaping education policy.
Dr. Noura Al Kerbi, Director of the Women’s Office for Scientific Research at the University of Sharjah, Chair of the Scientific Committee, and Member of the Board of Trustees of the Emirates Scholar Center for Research and Studies, also participated in a session titled “From Research to Decision-Making: How Can We Build an Educational Policy Driven by National Research?”.
The forum coincides with the UAE’s “Year of the Family 2026” reflected in the Ministry of Family’s role as a partner in organizing the event, underscoring the family’s essential role in shaping the learner. The forum marks a step towards an integrated education ecosystem aligned with the goals of “We the UAE 2031” and “UAE Centennial 2071”, placing people at the heart of development as both its means and its purpose.
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