The UAE sets the bar high for crisis preparedness and recovery
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a massive shock to the global economy, triggering the worst recession since the Great…
Read moreThe UAE Education System: A Role Model for Other Countries in the…
Last week marked the end of the academic year in the UAE, and I would like to take this opportunity to express how proud I am…
Read moreInvesting in e-learning is crucial to maintain the continuity of…
As the world faces the possibility of a continued spread of the new Coronavirus (COVID19), we are witnessing an immediate…
Read moreBuilding Peace through Tolerance and Education
In 2018, the Year of Zayed prompted the UAE community to reflect on the vision of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan,…
Read moreEducation Can Make or Break the Future of Work
Statistics about the future of work can be scary. Automation, digitization, and other forms of technology threaten to wipe…
Read moreEducation is not a privilege - it is a fundamental human right
As children in some parts of the world learn and prepare themselves for a better and brighter future, there remains more than…
Read moreBuilding resilience through volunteerism
It is universally acknowledged that through giving, our lives gain meaning, and we nurture solidarity, reciprocity and trust…
Read moreVolunteering as you travel is a wonderful way to see the world
To most people, a “volunteer” is someone who contributes time and effort to help others, with no expectation in return.…
Read moreLiteracy is a bridge from misery to hope
Fifty years ago, almost one-quarter of the world’s youth lacked basic literacy skills compared to less than 10 per cent in…
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