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Science and arts are key pillars of development, and education should pay attention to them through the adoption of best international practices, H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has noted.
“If technology contributes to push the development wheel forward, arts – including music – serve as a mirror reflecting human feelings and their living memory,” Sheikh Hazza said during an inspection tour of the Bateen School for Boys (Cycle I). He was accompanied by H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.
“As we call for lending care to science and arts, we should also pay attention to learning languages, so students can gain basic skills through which they will be able to express themselves confidently. Those who do not command their mother language, cannot practise creative thinking,” H.H. added.
Sheikh Hazza said it is important for educators to give proper attention to the wellbeing of sports and health, so as to build the student’s own character. Sports provides psychological and mental wellbeing that help students to study.”
Sheikh Hazza was welcomed at the school by Hussain bin Ibrahim Al Hammadi, Minister of Education, Jameela bint Salem Al Muhairi, Minister of State for Public Education, Dr. Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi, Director-General of Abu Dhabi Education Council, and a number of senior education officials.
Headmistress of the school, Muza Al Muhairi, briefed Sheikh Hazza about facilities in the school and services provided to students.
Sheikh Hazza then visited the Zayed Education Complex at the Abu Dhabi Centre for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (ACTVET), where he watched a presentation on the main features of ACTVET’s strategic plan 2016 – 2020, which were derived from Abu Dhabi Vision 2030.
Sheikh Hazza, who was welcomed by Mubarak Saeed Al Shamsi, Director-General of ACTVET, met a number of administrators, faculty members and a group of female students, and spoke with them about the academic programmes and services. He also toured laboratories and other facilities.
Sheikh Hazza also called upon educators to keep abreast of latest international learning trends and practices in technical and technological education and training, so they might develop Emirati human resource skills in pursuit of the vision of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan and the follow up of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces and Chairman of ADEC.
ACTVET oversees a number of entities that provide accredited educational and vocational training programs, in line with best international standards, to prepare students for the labour market. These entities consist of the Abu Dhabi Vocational Education, Training Institute (ADVETI), the Institute of Applied Technology (IAT), Abu Dhabi Polytechnic, Applied Technology High School, and Fatima College of Health Sciences.