Saif bin Zayed witnesses signing of Two MoUs on innovation and student awareness

H.H. Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, witnesses on Tuesday, the signing of two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs).

The first MoU, which was inked between the Khalifa Student Empowerment Programme and Sheikh Zayed Private Academy, aims to activate the National Charter for Students’ Awareness of the Khalifa Student Empowerment Programme "Aqdar", to serve the priorities envisioned by the UAE.

The second MoU between the Ministry of Interior’s Innovation Center and the Khalifa University of Science, Technology and Research, is designed to reinforce future cooperation in the field of innovation; in a bid to achieve the government's vision to instill innovation as a culture and lifestyle in the working environment.

The first MoU was signed by Ahmed Mohammed Al Marar, Director of Governmental Affairs Department at the Office of H.H. the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior; and by Khadim Al Dari, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, at the Khalifa University of Science, Technology and Research.

The signing ceremony took place at the Sheikh Zayed Private Academy for Boys in Abu Dhabi and was attended by Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

The signing ceremony was attended by Dr. Mugheer Al Khaili, Chairman of the Health Authority in Abu Dhabi (HAAD) and Acting Director General of Abu Dhabi Education Council (ADEC); Colonel Dr. Ibrahim Al Dabal, General Coordinator of the Khalifa Student Empowerment Program; Hamad Al Dhaheri, Executive Director at ADEC's Private Schools and Quality Assurance Sector; and John Conway, Principal of the Sheikh Zayed Private Academy; along with a number of officers and officials at the MoI.

The second MoU was signed by Lt. General Saif Abdullah Al Sha’far, Undersecretary at the Ministry of Interior and by Dr. Arif Al Hammadi, President of Khalifa University. The ceremony was attended by Dr. Mugheer Al Khaili, Chairman of the Health Authority in Abu Dhabi (HAAD) and Acting Director General of Abu Dhabi Education Council (ADEC); Strategy and Performance Development Director General at the Ministry of Interior; Tod A. Laursen, President of Khalifa University of Science, Technology and Research in Abu Dhabi; and Dr. Mohammed Al Mualla, Senior Vice President of Research and Graduate Studies at the Khalifa University; along with a number of officers at the ministry, professors and directors of research centers.

Accompanied by the audience, Sheikh Saif toured the Sheikh Zayed Private Academy’s facilities. His Highness was briefed about the education system and the most important programs and initiatives, notably the military training programme for graduate studies, which will be launched at the academy this upcoming September, in collaboration with the Armed Forces.

Sheikh Saif also inspected the Innovation Laboratory, which avails of the latest and advanced teaching methods in science, mathematics, English, and robotics, based on an innovative approach.

He was acquainted with the cutting-edge technical and innovative applications, the digital and electronic laboratories; in addition to the design halls, intended for innovative e-projects and 3D printing.

He expressed his admiration for the students’ creations that highlight their innovative talents and promote personal development according to UAE vision. During the tour, Sheikh Saif met with the academy’s Student Council and was briefed about the council’s initiatives and objectives notably students’ personality development and promoting community service.

He also visited the two Knowledge Centers at the academy, which were designed according to the 21st Century’s standards. The centers aim to promote knowledge development, enrich skills and encourage reading, research and discovery. Both centers feature state-of-the-art digital and electronic sources and exploration corners, notably the "Space Exploration Center" and "The Mars Mission".

Source :WAM