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Higher education ministry unveils strategic initiatives
The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research yesterday announced its strategic framework for 2008-'10 to bolster the country's sustainable development objectives.
- Staff Report
- Published: 23:49 July 30, 2007
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- Shaikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research.
Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research yesterday announced its strategic framework for 2008-'10 to bolster the country's sustainable development objectives.
The strategic plan will focus on striking a balance between outcome of education and the eventual job market requirements.
Unveiling details of the ministry's strategic plan, Shaikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, said the ministry will give priority to updating education programmes at UAE universities to reflect international best practices, matching global standards.
Shaikh Nahyan said: "UAE universities and higher education institutions have a responsibility for creating and disseminating knowledge. We are keen to enhance the capabilities of our universities and research centres and maximise their contribution in building the country's knowledge economy.
Untapped opportunities
"We are looking forward to achieve greater synergy with other ministries to fulfil key education objectives laid out in the government's strategic plan. We are working closely with the Ministry of Education to devise efficient solutions to address current challenges and open up untapped opportunities."
Shaikh Nahyan referred to 'Al Ghad Schools' (Schools of Tomorrow) as an example of successful cooperation between the two ministries.
The project, to be implemented from the 2007-'08 academic year, will cover 50 schools. It is designed to eliminate the one-year 'initiation programme' the high school graduates have to undergo before enrolling for higher education.
The Ministry of Higher Education will apply quality management principles to all UAE universities and colleges as an essential prerequisite for successful human development schemes.
Stressing the importance of scientific research, Shaikh Nahyan said: "The ministry's strategy has placed a special emphasis on research to enhance the UAE's regional and international status as a knowledge dissemination centre."
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