Dina Johnny (Dubai)
His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, affirmed that the successful human development of the sons and daughters of the nation is the basis of progress and prosperity in society, and clearly reflects the fact that scientific and technical innovation has an important and growing position, noting that the UAE is striving with all earnestness and activity to Building a knowledge society, and fully contributing to all the achievements of development in the world.
In the opening speech of the Fifth Edition of the National Science, Technology and Innovation Festival, His Excellency said: The convening of the conference this year at the headquarters of “Expo 2020 Dubai” is a strong confirmation of the importance of the relationship between the values of tolerance, coexistence and openness to the world on the one hand, and the keenness to develop creativity Scientific and technical innovation on the other hand. It also confirms the pivotal role of human values in the student’s growth, refining his skills, broadening his horizons, rationalizing his view of things and opening up to the world.
His Excellency added: What you seek in this festival is for the student to always be the tool for shaping this future, and that our duty is to provide opportunities for him to be constantly a source of goodness and giving to his community, country and nation.
He called on the students to be proud of the pioneering and prestigious model of the UAE in the field of tolerance and human brotherhood and the pivotal role of the great founder of the state, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, may his soul rest in peace.
He said: The brilliant success of “Expo 2020 Dubai” has fully demonstrated that openness to the world and adoption of the principles of tolerance and human brotherhood must stem from a strong concern for national identity, and great interest in culture and heritage.
He added that “Expo 2020 Dubai” is implemented on the basis that all human beings are members of one human society, in which everyone works together, in order to achieve good and prosperity, and pointed out that the concept of a single human society, which brings together followers of different cultures, civilizations and beliefs, has been confirmed in The Abu Dhabi Document of Human Fraternity, which calls on all the inhabitants of the earth to live together in peace and to work together, in order to achieve the good of society and the happiness of human beings everywhere.
He called for realizing what was confirmed at “Expo 2020 Dubai”, that activities related to tolerance and human brotherhood, and relations between nations and peoples can have an important economic value that allows male and female graduates to establish projects and establish companies, while playing their expected role in shaping the future in the country and the world.
The festival will be held at the Dubai Expo Center under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, and in the presence of His Excellency Hussain Al Hammadi, Minister of Education, and Lieutenant-General Dhahi Khalfan Tamim, Vice President of Police and Public Security in Dubai, Chairman of the Board of Directors Emirates Association for the Gifted, and Dr. Amna Al Dahak Al Shamsi, Assistant Undersecretary for the Care and Capacity Building Sector and Chief Executive Officer of Innovation in the Ministry.
In turn, His Excellency Hussain bin Ibrahim Al Hammadi said: The first step taken by the Ministry of Education, to come up with a modern educational system that emulates the future and ambitions, is to start from a new educational thought, and a vision based on achieving innovative education for a global pioneering knowledge society, and that stems from firm convictions that mimic national trends The importance of enhancing and building students’ capacities in various fields of science, technology and innovation, arming them with the skills of the 21st century, enabling them to possess the tools of creativity, innovation and critical thinking, to prepare Emirati generations that possess the potentials of excellence and creativity, and are able to effectively implement the UAE’s plans for the next fifty years, and shape its future and participate in Formulate effective solutions to local and global challenges.
His Excellency praised the students who worked and worked hard to participate in promising and distinguished scientific projects, without health conditions being an obstacle or an obstacle to their continuation of thinking, studying and diligence, with the support of their schools, teachers and families, which confirms to us once again that our schools pulsate with talent and excellence and the thinking, researcher and pioneer generations that possess Ambition and will.
His Excellency noted that the festival this year has many meaningful activities and events that target not only students, but all segments of society. Scientific and Innovation Lab, which are activities through which we aim to root the critical intellectual approach, scientific research skills, creativity, problem-solving, teamwork, communication and innovative thinking among students, in addition to highlighting successful and inspiring local and global models in various fields of science, technology, innovation and entrepreneurship that keep pace with global future trends.
sustainability
His Excellency pointed out that the sustainability and quality of education is a top priority within the vision of our wise leadership, in order to confirm the presence of the United Arab Emirates on the map of the future, and to remain within the circle of global competitiveness; Therefore, within our educational philosophy, we are keen to give great attention to the development of our students’ skills, and to continuous development in educational outcomes based on an idea based on the formulation of innovative education that invests in talented and creative students, and is a pillar in building a sustainable knowledge society.