Dubai: Ministry, KHDA ink partnerships to support scholarship students

Abu Dhabi: Two strategic partnerships have been inked to support scholarship students and streamline the accreditation of higher education institutions in Dubai.

The agreements between the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) and the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) in Dubai are aligned with the UAE’s commitment to enhancing higher education quality to keep pace with global trends and labour market requirements.

The first agreement focuses on improving academic and administrative services for students under the Hamdan Bin Mohammed Scholarship Programme. It aims to cultivate academic excellence, leadership skills, and innovation capabilities among Emirati students, preparing them to become future leaders across various fields in Dubai. Each year, the programme selects the top 100 Emirati graduates from public and private schools nationwide to pursue bachelor’s degrees in key disciplines in line with the emirate’s future growth objectives.

The second agreement seeks to bolster cooperation on the licensing and accreditation of higher education institutions in Dubai with the aim of cementing the position of the UAE as a leading international destination for higher education.

The agreements were signed in the presence of Dr Abdulrahman Al Awar, Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation and Acting Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Aisha Abdulla Miran, Director General of KHDA, and senior officials from both parties.

Dr Al Awar highlighted the importance of collaborating with local authorities to achieve the UAE’s vision of a modern knowledge-based society.

These agreements aim to create an environment that attracts prestigious educational institutions from around the world in line with our mission to elevate the UAE’s higher education sector and boost its global competitiveness,” Dr Al Awar noted.

Aisha noted the agreements reflect the UAE’s vision to continue advancements in the higher education system.

“We are dedicated to working with MoHESR to reinforce the country’s position as a global hub for innovation and academic excellence and a premier destination for international students and world-class universities,” Aisha said.

Both agreements outline a comprehensive framework for cooperation between MoHESR and KHDA, including data and information exchange, applying the highest quality standards in educational and administrative processes, as well as fostering an environment that promotes innovation and academic excellence.