RAS AL KHAIMAH, 28th November, 2013 (WAM) -- H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras al-Khaimah commended the keen attention of the wise leadership of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Masafi and Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum for science, Knowledge and education as drivers for progress in all fields.

H.H. Sheikh Saud affirmed that education is one of the most important pillars upon which development depends, and it needs a great effort from everyone to achieve it.

This came when Sheikh Saud received at his palace today a delegation from Masafi Boys School for Preliminary and Secondary Education, who congratulated him on the occasion of the UAE's 42th National Day, in presence of Sheikh Jamal bin Saqr bin Sultan Al Qasimi The students expressed their happiness to meet with H. H. Sheikh Saud and they presented for him a painting of students carrying flag of the UAE.

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