UAE- Saif bin Zayed calls for promoting well being and protection of youth

ABU DHABI 1st September 2015 (WAM) -- Lt. General H.H. Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior has stressed that the success of any nation depends upon the proper upbringing of the younger generation re-affirming the need for concerted efforts between different community sectors and institutions to ensure the necessary protection for children against potential risks and to motivate them to show creativity innovation and excellence in their practical lives with the start of the new school year.

H.H. Sheikh Saif also commended the efforts undertaken by the Ministry of Education and the leading role of the Abu Dhabi Education Council ADEC in boosting young people's education and academic attainment and achieving a distinguished qualitative leap in education in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.

These remarks were made by H.H. during a visit to the Hamdan bin Zayed School in Abu Dhabi as a part of the Khalifa Student Empowerment Programme. During his tour of the school's various facilities and scientific laboratories Sheikh Saif reviewed the creative projects submitted by students and exchanged views with them on a number of scientific issues and their experiences which he said denote unique talents that augur well for the future.

Sheikh Saif also met with students enrolled in the music class where he admired their creative performances. He was given an overview of the school's features within the Future Schools Project to transform education. Sheikh Saif expressed admiration for the successive developments in the educational process thanks to the unrelenting support of the higher leadership.

Sheikh Saif praised the numerous awareness campaigns for students undertaken by ADEC most notably the social media campaigns "Journey of DiscoveryInnovation" and "WayaAyalna" (with our children) to engage parents and encourage them to support their children's innovative efforts which earned the admiration and participation of thousands of parents and community members. Sheikh Saif also stressed the importance of cooperation amongst institutions and parents to serve the noble objectives of these campaigns.

Sheikh Saif added "Inspired and guided by the wise vision of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan who has called for the lending of full support to all initiatives designed to involve the community in the efforts to nurture the scientific knowledge of children His Highness has also called for dedicating attention to innovators by helping them overcome potential obstacles in order to enable them to attain advanced scientific levels in all areas of modern technology and innovation and to elevate the UAE at international forums."

Sheikh Saif also noted "The diligent commitment from the various educational entities to advance education and protect the youth is a true reflection of the wise approach envisioned by our government always looking forward to the future to cater to the needs of its sons and daughters and to find innovative solutions to potential challenges." Sheikh Saif pointed out that the higher leadership has dedicated all available resources to advance Emirati citizens and allow them to compete with confidence locally and internationally.

H.H. Sheikh Saif also noted that the Khalifa Student Empowerment Programme was designed to further advance the educational process which directly serves the interests of students in response to the higher leadership's directives. He said that the programme reflects the commitment of 50 ministries and federal and local authorities that are working to achieve its goals nationwide. It includes an array of extensive activities to promote awareness and national identity over the course of the academic year.

H.H. Sheikh Saif was accompanied during the tour by Dr. Amal Al Qubaisi Director-General of Abu Dhabi Education Council Major General Dr. Nasser Lakhrebani Al Nuaimi Secretary- General of the Office of H.H. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Chairman of the Supreme Committee of the Khalifa Student Empowerment Programme Mohammed Salem Al Dhaheri ADEC's Executive Director of School Operation Hamad Al Dhaheri Executive Director at ADEC's Private Schools and Quality Assurance Sector and Dr. Yousuf Al Sheriani Education Advisor to the Director-General of the Abu Dhabi Education Council along with a number of officials and heads of departments at ADEC.

Dr. Amal Al Qubaisi hailed the support of Lt. General H.H. Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan to upgrade and advance education in the UAE. She pointed out that the visit of H.H. to Hamdan bin Zayed School in Abu Dhabi exemplifies the keenness of the wise leadership to provide the necessary resources to nurture a conscious generation and preserve the gains of the UAE saying that the thoughtful visit augurs well for the new academic year which promises to be full of success and innovation.

Dr. Al Qubaisi said "This exceptional visit by an exceptional leader is a source of pride for the educational sector and students. It is a motivation for students to excel in their studies and encourage them to unleash their skills and potential. It also provides a valuable opportunity for parents to make the journey towards the future with their children and assist them in their educational journey." She also noted that Sheikh Saif's visit is an incentive for the academic and administrative faculty towards achieving further excellence and leadership.

She also commended H.H.'s unrelenting attention to students and his keenness to provide the highest levels of security and safety for students and educational staff adding "This dedicated attention was clearly evident in the keenness of the Ministry of Interior to raise awareness of students parents and faculty in public and private schools and provide them with the skills and knowledge they need to protect them from various types of objectionable ideas."

Dr. Al Qubaisi also hailed the leading role of the Khalifa Student Empowerment Programme "Aqdar" and its importance in promoting the national identity amongst students. She also praised the community police which made important achievements thanks to the follow-up of H.H. Sheikh Saif which ultimately reflected positively on the UAE society and the educational field in particular.

ADEC's Director-General also stressed that the visit of Sheikh Saif reflected the need to reinforce the values of loyalty belonging hard work and excellence that are advocated by the leader of excellence. She hailed Sheikh Saif's efforts in supporting the "Journey of Discovery - Innovation" and "WayaAyalna" (with our children) campaigns and his initiative to ensure the success of ADEC's educational projects as well as H.H.'s unrelenting effort to encourage the participation of parents in order to reach the goals and objectives of the campaign.

In conclusion Dr. Al Qubaisi added that H.H. Sheikh Saif is keen to promote the values of good citizenship love of the country and appreciation for teachers and their role in society as well as the valuable role of the administrative and technical bodies to develop education.