New Board of Directors for 'Digital School' by Mohammed bin Rashid

Post by : Elena Malik

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In his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister, issued Decision No. (02) of 2024, reconstituting the Board of Directors of the 'Digital School,' a key initiative under the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives.

The newly formed Board will be led by Omar bin Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications. Joining him are esteemed members including Dr. Hamdan Musallam Al Mazrouei, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Emirates Red Crescent; Huda Al Hashemi, Deputy Minister of Cabinet Affairs for Strategic Affairs; Sultan Al Shamsi, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation for International Development Affairs; Aisha Abdulla Miran, Director-General of the Knowledge and Human Development Authority in Dubai; Dr. Mohammed Qassem, Director of Dubai Future Academy; and Dr. Waleed Al Ali, Senior Advisor at Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives.

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According to the Decision, the Board will serve a three-year term from the date of issuance, overseeing the management of the Digital School in alignment with its bylaws. Members will continue in their roles until reappointment or the formation of a new Board.

Launched in November 2020 by H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Digital School is a transformative educational endeavor designed to offer digital learning opportunities to students, particularly those in remote and underserved areas. Leveraging advanced technologies and AI-backed learning strategies, the Digital School aims to revolutionize education delivery for marginalized students, including those in refugee camps and disadvantaged communities.

With over 160,000 students enrolled and operations spanning across 13 countries, the Digital School has made significant strides in expanding access to quality education. It has also trained more than 2,500 digital educators and offers multilingual educational content in Arabic, English, French, and Spanish, reinforcing its commitment to inclusivity and global reach.

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