Move highlights the significance of education in the UAE's future
Dubai, August 31, 2006: The Dubai Department of Economic Development (DED) in coordination with Dubai Educational Zone honoured today at Al Reef Mall a number of school principals, senior officials and teachers that have served more than 30 years of their working careers in teaching. The honouring ceremony comes as part of Back-2-School Summer Surprises Activity Week 2006.
Khalifa bin Fares, Director of Dubai Educational Zone, Khalid Al Kassim, Deputy Director General for Planning and Development, DED and Sultan Ali Lootah, Head of the Organising Committee of Back-2-School Surprises honoured the selected educational personalities.
"Investing in education and human capital has been our leadership's priority since the inception of the UAE. The UAE's wealth of quality human resources in the education sector has been a catalyst for development and growth to the country," said Al Kassim. "Through honouring these teachers, the Back-2-School Surprises commemorates the role of education in driving progress and development in the country," he added.
"The honouring ceremony is a show of gratitude to those who have sacrificed most of their lives teaching and educating generations that had a positive impact on the development and growth of our country. We are honouring these icons today to highlight their efforts and accomplishments in elevating the level of the education in the UAE," said bin Fares.
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Note to Editors:
About Department of Economic Development (DED):
The Department of Economic Development (DED) was established in March 1992, with the objective to organise, regulate and boost trade and industry within the Emirate of Dubai. The DED has moulded its mission of building a futuristic establishment, in accordance with the vision of the Government of Dubai and in the light of globalisation and the requirements of a digital economy. One of its key functions is to encourage local and foreign investments in commercial and industrial projects, and create the appropriate environment for investors.
The DED's other functions comprise a wide range of regulatory activities including the preparation and maintenance of a commercial register and the supervision of all organisations. The DED is responsible for regulating the affairs of commercial agents and brokers and commercial advertising offices, in addition to overseeing and controlling the insurance industry in the Emirate. Examining the participation of the government in the private sector and representing the government in companies where it has a stake, also comes under the purview of the DED.
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