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  Abu Dhabi Centre for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (ACTVET) has successfully placed 40 UAE nationals in jobs after completing training through its Skills Hub initiative. The nationals have secured employment within five top private healthcare companies in Abu Dhabi. The placement outcomes are a result of collaboration agreements signed between ACTVET and leading healthcare providers such as Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, M42, Burjeel Hospital, Response Plus Holding and Cambridge Medical and Rehabilitation Centre. Through its Skills Hub project, ACTVET offers specialised training programs tailored to current and future market needs. The programs equip participants with in-demand technical skills for sustainable economic growth in the UAE. ACTVET Director General Dr Mubarak Saeed Al Shamsi stated: "We have witnessed strong cooperation between government and private sectors working as one to qualify national talent in healthcare. This provides opportunities for Emi...

Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan inaugurated the ceremonial functions of the 17th Khalifa Educational Award alongside the opening of the 3rd international conference of the award in Abu Dhabi. In his address via video conference, the Deputy Prime Minister of UAE highlighted the pivotal focus that the country's leadership places on nurturing the education sector. He thanked President Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed for according the highest priority to build a system characterized by leadership, quality and impact. The Khalifa Educational Award plays a vital role in realizing the national vision for developing world-class education. It honors exceptional students, teachers and institutions working tirelessly to enhance learning outcomes. This year's event recognized award winners for their outstanding contributions. Experts from the UAE, wider Arab region and global education sphere gathered to deliberate on how to best empower future generations through "Education and Empower...

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has taken an important step toward combating climate change by hosting the first-ever COP28 Presidency-led and Youth-led event, "Road to COP28," at Expo City Dubai. Under the auspices of H.H. The event, hosted by Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, aimed to provide young students aged 7 to 15 with the knowledge and skills needed to understand and combat climate change.  The event began with interactive workshops aimed at inspiring and educating young people about climate change, its consequences, and the urgent need for action. The workshops also aimed to empower students to become climate change ambassadors in their communities and raise awareness about the importance of climate change action.  The UAE has long been committed to climate action, and this event exemplifies its efforts to engage youth in the fight against climate change. The country has set lofty goals for reducing its carbon footprint, with the goal of reaching net-zero emission...