ABU DHABI: Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior inaugurated today the 1st edition of Aqdar World Summit that is being held in Abu Dhabi in the presence of H.E. Eng. Hussain Ibrahim Al Hammadi, Minister of Education, His Highness Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance, H.E. Jamila Bint Salem Musabah Al Muhairi, Minister of State for Public Education, and H.E HessaBint Isa Buhameed, Minister of Community Development, and a number of leaders, decision makes, and dignitaries.
The first edition of the Aqdar World Summit is being held in cooperation with the United Nations, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), the UAE Ministry of Education, Abu Dhabi Education and Knowledge Authority, the Knowledge and Human Development Authority of Dubai and INDEX Conferences and Exhibitions – a member of INDEX Holding.
During the opening ceremony, His Highness listened to the opening addresses and to a speech delivered by H.E. Eng. Hussain Ibrahim Al Hammadi where he said: “According to the vision of the UAE leadership, schools, colleges and universities are currently making plans to accommodate moral education with their teaching methodologies, inspiring students to be proud of their identity, their country, and their leadership, while also allowing them to have an open mind towards various world diversities.”
“Aqdar World Summit, is truly a global platform, where elite educational decision makers, experts and specialists in matters of education and knowledge coming from local, regional and international countries, share their unique insights and experiences that address an important issue related to the area of prevention of Intellectual extremism and moral deviation.” He added
On another note, His Highness has recognized a number of sponsors,supporters and the Khalifa Empowerment Program for Students “Aqdar”; in addition to the strategic partners for their prominent role in supporting initiatives that support youth empowerment and the promotion of good values and ethics.
Following the opening ceremony, Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan inaugurated the parallel exhibition that highlighted a number of presentations and initiatives that were presented by local, regional, and national organizations and institutions.
The opening ceremony was also attended by H.E. Dr. Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi, Head of Education and Knowledge Department (United Arab Emirates), H.E. Dr. Abdulla Karam, Chairman of the Board of Directors and General Manager of Knowledge and Human Development Authority, Dubai, UAE.
The opening ceremony included a video presentation of the summit, which is a first of its kind initiative in the UAE, aiming to empower and improve knowledge skills among UAE’s young population.
As part of the opening ceremony, Emirati artist Hussein Al Jasmi,performed a vocal performance on “Tolerant UAE” expressing love to the UAE leadership and its people.
During a speech at the opening ceremony, Dr. Hatem Ali, Director, Regional Office of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) United Arab Emirates, stressed, “UNODC is committed to the efforts of the United Arab Emirates in empowering youth and protecting future generations from all types of dangers. Aqdar World Summit is an extremely important international forum, which aims to support students in general and the youth in particular to meet the challenges and risks surrounding them, which requires a strategic awareness of their real causes and motives and the know-how to deal with specific issues concerning youth.”
His Highness Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior attended youth circle that discussed the role of youth in promoting social security
Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior attended today part of a youth circle that was held in parallel to Aqdar World Summit in the presence of Her Excellency ShammabintSuhail bin Faris Al Mazrui, UAE Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sheikha Munirabint Hamad Al Khalifa from Bahrain.
The MoU strengthens cooperation between the two institutions in the fields of education and general awareness and development of their targeted programs, as well as exchange of experience and knowledge on issues of common concern.
His Highness witnessed a signing ceremony between “Aqdar” and the Forum for Promoting Peace in Muslim Societies. News Desk
