The UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) has partnered with the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), aimed at offering top-tier services for scholarship students.
The signing ceremony, took place in Abu Dhabi, witnessed the presence of His Excellency Dr. Abdulrahman Al Awar, Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation and Acting Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Her Excellency Aisha Abdulla Miran, Director General of KHDA, and senior officials from both parties.
Both parties signed two agreements to support scholarship students and streamline the accreditation of higher education institutions in the emirate. This falls in line with the UAE’s commitment to enhancing higher education quality to keep pace with global trends and labor market requirements.
His Excellency Dr. Abdulrahman Al Awar Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation Acting Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research
“We are proud to strengthen our partnership with KHDA to offer best-in-class services for scholarship students and maximize the efficiency of accreditation procedures. These agreements aim to create an environment that attracts prestigious educational institutions from around the world in line with our mission to elevate the UAE’s higher education sector and boost its global competitiveness.”
The first agreement involves enhancing academic and administrative services for students under the Hamdan Bin Mohammed Scholarship Program. The initiative aims to nurture academic excellence, leadership skills, and innovation capabilities among Emirati students.
Each year, the program selects the top 100 Emirati graduates from public and private schools nationwide to pursue bachelor’s degrees in key disciplines in line with the emirate’s future growth objectives.
The second agreement is set to strengthen cooperation on the licensing and accreditation of higher education institutions in Dubai, focused on cementing the UAE’s position as a leading international destination for higher education.
Her Excellency Aisha Abdulla Miran, added that, “This partnership reflects our shared vision for the continued advancement of the higher education system and supports the UAE leadership’s commitment to investing in people. We are dedicated to working with MoHESR to reinforce the country’s position as a global hub for innovation and academic excellence and a premier destination for international students and world-class universities.”
The two agreements outline a robust framework for cooperation between MoHESR and KHDA, including data and information exchange, applying the highest quality standards in educational and administrative processes, as well as fostering an environment that promotes innovation and academic excellence.
In line with the UAE’s vision to prepare the new generation to face global challenges with agility, these partnerships strive to drive significant advancements in higher education and support sustainable human capital development in the country.
