Dubai: The UAE encourages communication with the different nations and applies the best educational practices that would positively enlighten the students' knowledge and academic skills, said Humaid Al Qutami, Minister of Education.

He emphasised the ministry's efforts in offering educational programmes that coincide with the modern era and at the same time enhance the national identity, Arabic and Islamic culture and tolerance.

Al Qutami on Tuesday reviewed the future plans of the curriculum department in the ministry.

He lauded the support of the UAE's wise leadership to the ministry's educational development programmes and its visions in creating an educational system that harmonises with the best universal educational standards, preparing students for a beneficial and productive life.