The Emirates News Agency (WAM) highlighted the concluding sessions and leadership addresses delivered at the “Education in the Service of the Family: From Vision to Impact” conference, held across three days in Abu Dhabi under the patronage of His Highness Lieutenant General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior. Organized jointly by the Education Interface platform and Mohamed bin Zayed University for Humanities (MBZUH), the high-level forum convened as part of the nationwide initiatives for the “Year of the Family 2026.”
The concluding deliberations established a robust intellectual and pedagogical framework, putting forward actionable roadmaps and structured metrics designed to deepen the organic alignment between school and household amid the modern digital transformation.<br/>
Nahyan bin Mubarak: The Family and the School Form Twin Pillars Lifting Society Toward the Future
WAM published the full keynote address delivered by His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence. Opening his remarks, His Excellency extended his sincere gratitude and appreciation to UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, affirming that the wise leadership has established an enduring national paradigm prioritizing human development and empowerment as the cornerstone of the nation’s security, progress, and lasting prosperity.<br/>
His Excellency emphasized the President’s directives regarding the pivotal role of education in empowering families to raise youth grounded in moral virtue, intellectual resilience against destructive behaviors, and a profound sense of national pride and civic duty. Sheikh Nahyan also extended his appreciation to Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan for his continuous sponsorship of constructive societal initiatives.<br/>
Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak reiterated the foundational conviction that schools and families are interdependent wings without which society cannot soar to its aspirations. He noted that modern schools must transcend mere academic instruction; they bear the institutional duty of empowering parents, fostering transparent dialogue, and deploying advanced digital platforms to engage families directly in school life and collaborative educational decision-making.<br/>
Scholarly Panels Examining Curricula, Identity, and Early Childhood Development
WAM reported that the academic agenda featured specialized panel discussions tackling critical societal topics. The first session, moderated by Dr. Asma Al Maamari, featured Her Excellency Naema Al Sharhan, Member of the Federal National Council, who presented a working paper on foundational character-building during early childhood. Moza Mubarak Al Qubaisi explored community and institutional integration, while Dr. Maria Al Hatali examined the home as the foundational incubator of core values.
The second session, moderated by Dr. Sheikha Al Karbi, examined the strategic role of school curricula in anchoring national identity. Panelists included Dr. Wdeema bin Hamoodah Al Dhaheri, Dr. Majda Al Blooshi from Alef Education, and Dr. Saif Al Neyadi from Al Ain University of Science and Technology, all of whom highlighted the necessity of aligning digital learning materials with the UAE’s core ethical principles and cultural identity.
Omar Al Darei Outlines Practical Initiatives to Deepen the Integration of Education and the Family
The conference’s concluding day featured a keynote address by His Excellency Dr. Omar Habtoor Al Darei, Chairman of the General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments, and Zakat, and Deputy Chairman of the UAE Fatwa Council. Dr. Al Darei stated that authentic education resolves real societal challenges and reinforces parental capacity rather than attempting to displace it, affirming that preserving the Emirati family structure is a vital national trust.<br/>
Dr. Omar Al Darei presented a practical package of actionable proposals to implement this strategic vision:<br/>
- Developing a standardized index to evaluate the measurable impact of school curricula and co-curricular programs on family stability and intellectual resilience.
- Harnessing artificial intelligence solutions to launch dynamic platforms facilitating real-time, continuous collaboration between schools and parents.
- Establishing incentive schemes and national awards honoring exemplary families that seamlessly merge academic excellence with enduring cultural and ethical identity.
- Mobilizing academic research institutions to publish periodic benchmarks evaluating “National Family Readiness” and youth intellectual resilience against digital vulnerabilities.
Advanced Academic Research Marking the Conference’s Close
The proceedings concluded with two scientific sessions. The first was moderated by Abdulaziz Al Maamari and featured Her Excellency Aisha Mohamed Saeed Al Mulla, Chairperson of the UAE Businesswomen Council, alongside specialized research presentations by Dr. Najla Mohamed Al Naqbi on digital education, Dr. Hasnia Al Ali from the National Library and Archives on AI integration, and Dr. Ahmed Al Ali from Zayed University. The final session, moderated by Samar Al Samahi, featured graduate research studies by Jawaher Al Dhaheri, Hasna Hamad Al Karbi, and Ahmed Hammoud Al Hammadi, examining family protection strategies within digital environments and the central role of paternal mentorship.
WAM concluded its coverage by affirming that the strategic recommendations and roadmap generated by the conference provide a decisive contribution to national development agendas, establishing that the systemic integration of education and the family remains the core foundation for raising capable, confident generations ready to lead the nation’s future.
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