Expatriate schools come in for praise

Abu Dhabi: Dr Hanif Hassan, Minister of Education commended the excellent role played by expatriate schools in the UAE's education, emphasising the multi-cultural environment which reflects the UAE's belief in the role of every UAE national and expatriate towards paving the country's future.

Hanif who attended the open day activities of Indian schools yesterday in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah and Al Ain, also said that that these schools enhance social ties between different components of the social structure.

The open day was held at the Abu Dhabi Indian School, where 41 schools of 32 different nationalities took part.