UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has reaffirmed the role of education as a "fundamental pillar of the UAE's long-term strategic vision" on the International Day of Education.
In a post shared on X, His Highness added that the UAE will "remain focused on advancing a modern education system that reinforces our identity and values, supports national development priorities, and empowers our youth to be active partners in driving progress across knowledge, technology, and innovation".
Education remains a fundamental pillar of the UAE’s long-term strategic vision. On International Day of Education, we remain focused on advancing a modern education system that reinforces our identity and values, supports national development priorities, and empowers our youth to…
— محمد بن زايد (@MohamedBinZayed) January 24, 2026
The UAE's Minister of Education Sarah Al Amiri also shared a message celebrating teachers, families, and learners on their role in making education a "shared national effort", adding that "by working together, we prepare people of all ages to contribute to a competitive UAE economy, support the nation’s priorities, and strengthen the UAE’s global standing, for a more prosperous tomorrow for all".
On #InternationalDayOfEducation, we celebrate the teachers, families, and learners across the UAE who make education a shared national effort. We remain committed to learning that strengthens our identity and values, builds confidence and character, and equips every learner with…
— Sarah Al Amiri (@SarahAmiri1) January 24, 2026
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