The opening keynote address delivered by His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, received extensive coverage across Al Khaleej, Emarat Al Youm, 24.ae, and the English-language publication Emirati Times during their reporting on the “Education in the Service of the Family: From Vision to Impact” conference. Hosted in Abu Dhabi under the patronage of His Highness Lieutenant General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, <br/>
the event established a strategic foundation for a balanced, collaborative relationship between home and school, reaffirming that preserving family cohesion is a natural extension of the UAE’s progress and global leadership.
Nahyan bin Mubarak: The Family and the School Form Twin Pillars Lifting Future Generations
Emarat Al Youm published the keynote address by His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, which opened with deep gratitude and appreciation to UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan for his commitment to keeping the UAE a haven of security, prosperity, and stability, praising his leadership in making human development the ultimate goal of national advancement.
His Excellency emphasized his pride in the President’s directives to empower all family members, ensuring the education system actively aids parents in raising their children, instilling virtues, broadening knowledge, and building resilience against harmful trends. He also commended His Highness Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan for his dedicated sponsorship of initiatives driving positive societal development.<br/>
Al Khaleej cited the Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence affirming that the family serves as the cornerstone of the nation’s journey and the primary custodian of inherited principles and traditions. He stressed that schools must become engaging environments that communicate with complete transparency, deploying digital platforms and modern tools to help parents stay actively involved in their children’s progress while adopting international best practices to remove obstacles to this vital partnership.
The Role of Educational Curricula in Reinforcing National Identity and Core Values
Covering the specialized working sessions, Emirati Times reported that the first panel, moderated by Dr. Asma Al Maamari of Mohamed bin Zayed University for Humanities (MBZUH), examined “The Family: The First Educational Institution in Emirati Society.” Her Excellency Naema Al Sharhan, Member of the Federal National Council, delivered a paper on character building during early childhood; Moza Mubarak Al Qubaisi, Community Responsibility Advisor, reviewed institutional integration; and Dr. Maria Al Hatali presented an academic overview of the home as the foundational incubator for values and upbringing.
The second session, detailed by 24.ae, was titled “Educational Curricula in Reinforcing National Identity” and moderated by Dr. Sheikha Al Karbi. Dr. Wdeema bin Hamoodah Al Dhaheri contributed research on adapting curricula to developmental needs, while Dr. Majda Al Blooshi from Alef Education explored values-aligned digital learning models. In addition, Dr. Saif Al Neyadi, Assistant Professor at Al Ain University of Science and Technology, examined the realities and future aspirations of educational systems in Emirati society.
Formulating an Actionable Definition of the Reciprocal Relationship
The media highlighted the shared vision of academic and community leaders to transform these research papers into practical action plans. These strategies aim to engage families in volunteer initiatives and lifelong learning frameworks, positioning households as essential pillars within a wider societal network that elevates the overall quality of school and higher education.<br/>
Media reports concluded their joint review by emphasizing that the conference dialogues successfully established a comprehensive framework centered on reinforcing national identity and values, ensuring the UAE’s educational system stands as an enduring intellectual safeguard that prepares competitive, future-ready graduates firmly grounded in their cultural heritage.
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