Under the patronage of Saif bin Zayed, Abu Dhabi to take 10th Education Exhibition

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Under the esteemed patronage of Lt. General His Highness Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, the 10th Education Interface Exhibition is scheduled to take place from May 27th to 28th, 2024, at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), Abu Dhabi. This significant event marks its bronze jubilee under the theme "Ten years in Service to Education."

The exhibition will bring together 65 educational institutions, representing 537 local and international entities, along with numerous governmental and private educational institutions from the UAE and across the globe, including countries such as the USA, UK, Canada, Malaysia, and Australia.

A distinguished lineup of local and global experts from both government and private sectors will be present to share their insights and experiences with students and individuals seeking further education in various academic and scientific disciplines.

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The announcement was made during a press conference held at the ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, coinciding with the ISNR Abu Dhabi 2024 exhibition. Attendees included prominent figures such as Her Excellency Dr. Moza Saeed Al Badi, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Education Interface; Colonel Dr. Khalfan Al Naqbi, Director of the Security Qualifications Center at the General Administration for Competency Development at the Ministry of Interior; His Excellency Hamad Ghanem Ali Al Dhaheri, Member of the Board of Directors of the Bin Hamoodah Group; Yasser Al Wahidi, Director of the Abu Dhabi Maritime Academy; Noura Al Riyasi, Head of the Talent, Institutional Development and Emiratisation Department at First Abu Dhabi Bank; and Maryam Ahli, CEO of the Education Interface Exhibition. The press conference also witnessed the signing of sponsorship agreements between the Education Interface and several strategic partners and sponsors.

Her Excellency Dr. Moza Saeed Al Badi emphasized the invaluable leadership of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, which has shaped a unique educational model focused on anticipating the future, incorporating modern applications and artificial intelligence, and fostering comprehensive and sustainable development.

Expressing gratitude to Lt. General His Highness Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan for his unwavering support and sponsorship of the exhibition and conference, Dr. Al Badi underscored the platform's commitment to preparing a distinguished, creative, innovative, and pioneering generation. This initiative aims to fulfill the requirements of the UAE's national agenda and contribute to achieving the goals of the UAE Centennial 2071, aligned with societal aspirations. Dr. Al Badi emphasized the importance of empowering students, providing opportunities to explore future skills and specializations, and building academic pathways in line with the state's vision for a sustainable, knowledge-based economy.

Dr. Al Badi also announced the participation of First Abu Dhabi Bank as a main sponsor, leading job empowerment initiatives within the Education Interface platform. This partnership underscores the collective effort to invest in youth equipped with creativity and innovation skills, in line with the UAE's development vision that recognizes youth as a vital asset. The commitment reflects various strategies and policies aimed at empowering youth and continuously enhancing their capabilities to sustain the UAE's competitiveness.

Acknowledging the success of the educational initiative, Dr. Al Badi attributed it to the strong partnership with the Bin Hamoodah Group, the main sponsor of the Education Interface platform. This support underscores the shared vision of investing in human capital for sustainable educational development.

The exhibition serves as a platform for local and international universities, academic institutions, and representatives from major international universities to present insights on future professions. It also provides students and parents with opportunities to explore academic options and educational aspirations through discussions with these institutions.

In its tenth edition, the event will address topics such as enhancing students' skills for the labor market, strategies to support youth in discovering their academic interests, challenges facing the education sector, and the future of work through artificial intelligence.

Dr. Al Badi extended her gratitude to all supporting partners and contributors to the Education Interface Exhibition and the Middle East Youth Conference for their efforts in achieving national goals focused on educational quality.

Colonel Dr. Khalfan Al Naqbi, Director of the Security Qualifications Center at the General Administration for Competency Development at the Ministry of Interior, emphasized the Ministry's commitment, under the guidance of Lt. General His Highness Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, to strengthening relations and partnerships with all national institutions to achieve sustainable goals.

He highlighted the Ministry's participation in the Education Interface Conference as a testament to its commitment to guiding the nation's youth toward educational and employment opportunities, enhancing capabilities, and developing competencies. He underscored the Ministry's diverse and comprehensive participation each year, involving departments and sectors concerned with training, education, capability development, and presenting qualification and employment opportunities. Additionally, the Ministry participates in workshops and seminars related to its competencies.

Colonel Dr. Al Naqbi expressed appreciation to supporting institutions, bodies, and individuals for their collaborative efforts within the framework of the UAE government's directives and its mission to enhance the quality of life in the Emirati community.