Sheikh Mohamed Marks World Teachers’ Day With Tribute to UAE Educators

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the President of the UAE, spoke movingly on World Teachers’ Day about the tireless and steadfast efforts teachers have made to help shape the country’s tomorrow, and rightfully honoured teachers for their contribution to UAE’s development over the years.

Sheikh Mohamed has encouraged UAE citizens to honour teachers for their influence and guidance, explaining on social media how teachers have influenced their students even after their lessons are over.

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Sheikh Mohamed Shares Personal Teachers’ Day Tribute

A part of the President’s words were delivered personally, presenting to the audience an old photograph from 29 April, when he was a teenager with his teacher professor, Ahmed Ibrahim Mandi. The image was complimented with a handwritten note of thanks to his Educator.

This memento from decades ago brought to light the importance of the strong imprint that teachers leave on their students. World Teachers’ Day is about much more than lessons; it is about character, ambitions and a person’s contribution to society, a message implicit in Sheikh Mohamed’s tribute.

Sheikh Mohammed Calls Teachers “Mind Engineers”

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai also distinguished teachers with a special message. He termed teachers as ‘mind engineers’, stressing the importance of the role in not only constructing society but leading it as well.

His message acknowledged the role of teachers as facilitators of generations of leaders, engineers, doctors and others. The tribute highlighted the UAE leadership’s recognition and admiration of the pivotal role of educators in building a confident and capable society.

UAE Leadership Highlights Education’s Role

The UAE’s leadership’s messages put the educator at the centre of national developments. Their messages made clear the importance of teachers on academic performance and moving values, knowledge and skills that would be passed on to the next generation.

It stands to reason the recognition was a reinforcement to the importance of supporting educators as education continues to evolve. The need to ensure teachers have the right resources and opportunities to enable pupils to meet evolving economic, technological and social needs is fundamental.

Why World Teachers’ Day Matters in the UAE?

World Teachers’ Day at which point the educators who guide the youth through formative years are recognised. It’s also the UAE’s point of emphasis towards education as the base of sustainable development in the country. Sheikh Mohamed’s personal gesture highlighted the impact that a teacher can have that lasted for decades. 

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