Issa Saleh Al -Gurg’s Group supports “Dubai Schools” with 14 million dirhams

The Knowledge Fund Foundation in Dubai signed a memorandum of understanding with the group of Isa Saleh Al -Garqa Group, according to which the group provides financial support for the Dubai Schools project of 14 million dirhams, within the framework of the group’s commitment to the spirit of social responsibility and its keenness to support education and empower young generations and contribute to preparing future leaders, and in line with the Dubai approach in designing a unique and innovative educational model characterized by international standards and provides opportunities for all, in addition to supporting Dubai Social Agenda 33 goals and Dubai Education 33 strategy, which focuses on achieving the most able educational system to keep pace with Dubai’s future ambitions.

The Memorandum of Understanding was signed in the presence of His Excellency Abdullah Mohammed Al -Basti, Secretary -General of the Executive Council of the Emirate of Dubai, Chairman of the Guidance Committee for Dubai Schools, His Excellency Ahmed Abdel Karim Jalfar, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Knowledge Fund in Dubai, and His Excellency Dr. Raja Issa Saleh Al -Gurg, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Issa Saleh Al -Gurg Group, and His Excellency Abdullah Muhammad Al -Awar, Executive Director of the Knowledge Fund Foundation in Dubai.
Investment in the future.

In this context, Abdullah Mohammed Al -Basti, Secretary -General of the Executive Council of the Emirate of Dubai, Chairman of the Dubai Schools Guidance Committee, said: “Investing in education is an investment in the future and a major engine to accelerate human, social and economic development. In the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, may God bless him, and the directives of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister Defense, Chairman of the Executive Council of the Emirate of Dubai, the emirate continues to consolidate the pillars of a leading educational system, which is concerned with empowering students, and aims to place the city among the 10 best cities in the world in the quality of education, in line with the goals of Dubai Social Agency 33.

He added: “The” Dubai Schools “project, which was launched by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum in 2021, embodies the vision of leadership in making education a national priority, and opening promising horizons for the partnership between the government and private sectors. In this context, we valued the initiative of the Isa Saleh Al -Gurg’s Group to support the project, and we appreciate its pivotal role in the process of developing education in Dubai, in order to enhance its position as a leading educational destination.”

Empower a new generation
In turn, Ahmed Abdul Karim Julphar, Chairman of the Knowledge Fund Foundation in Dubai, said: “We believe that education is the main pillar of building a sustainable and prosperous future. This initiative is not just support, but a strategic step towards enabling a new generation of students with knowledge and skills that qualify them to contribute to the development of their society.” He added: “In the Knowledge Fund, we are working to enhance educational innovation, and provide a stimulating educational environment, which combines creativity and knowledge, and supports Dubai’s vision as a global destination for education and development.”

The foundation stone
For her part, Dr. Raja Issa Saleh Al -Gurg, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Issa Saleh Al -Gurg Group, said: “We are proud of the Isa Saleh Al -Gurg Group, with our support for active national projects such as the” Dubai Schools “project, and we believe that education is the cornerstone of achieving sustainable development and enabling young people to build a better future.” She added: “We realize that supporting education is not just an annual charitable work, but rather is part of our sustainable social responsibility, and we seek through these initiatives to meet the needs of students and support their educational journey.”

Partnership
Abdullah Muhammad Al -Awar, Executive Director of the Knowledge Fund, expressed his thanks to the Issa Saleh Al -Gurg Group for its generous support for education, stressing that this cooperation represents a model for the active partnership between the government and private sectors, and contributes to enhancing qualitative education opportunities for all students, and he said: “We are committed to the knowledge fund to develop annual strategic partnerships with various parties, in a way that contributes to improving the quality of education, and expanding the scope of available opportunities, with a focus on supporting Categories due and enhance the principle of equal opportunities. ”

Distinguished educational opportunities
This cooperation comes within the framework of the efforts of the Knowledge Fund to support qualitative and comprehensive education in Dubai, and to ensure students benefit from distinguished educational opportunities, while these efforts reflect the Foundation’s commitment to strengthening the partnership between the government and private sectors, and support the education sector in the emirate to achieve Dubai’s vision in building a distinguished and creative generation.

Strategic project
The “Dubai Schools” project provides a qualitative model for school education that is compatible with international levels, as a distinct addition to the educational system in the emirate, by focusing on capacity building, developing mental and sports skills and enriching cognitive stocks in the fields of modern science and technology, with a focus on consolidating Emirati values.

“Dubai Schools” provides an integrated educational environment concerned with stimulating students’ growth and launching their energies in various aspects, starting from consolidating the love of learning and cognitive curiosity, to the constant endeavor to explore and stimulate creative thinking.

The partnerships of the empowerment of students, from local authorities and private companies or various community sectors, contribute to increasing the numbers of students in “Dubai Schools” and ensuring the continuity of their educational career, as it is targeted by 2033, that the total absorptive capacity in all branches of “Dubai Schools” in the regions of Nad Al -Shiba, Al -Baraqa and Al -Khawaneej, to 15,000 academic seats.