The Ministry of Education (MoE)
signed a memorandum of understanding with Ajman Chamber of Commerce and
Industry (ACCI) to foster the joint cooperation during the Ajman International Exhibition
for Education and Training (AETEX-2018) through various activities that serve
students, parents and all stakeholders.
The MoU was signed at Ajman
Chamber by Salem Al Suwaidi, Director General of Ajman Chamber and Marwan Ahmed
Al-Sawaleh, Undersecretary for Academic Affairs of the MoE, in the presence of
Ali Hassan, Director of Ajman Educational Zone, Naser Al Dhafri, Head of the
Organising Committee of AETEX.
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In pursuant of the MoU, the
ACCI through the Organizing Committee of AETEX shall collaborate with the
Guidance Department of the MoE to introduce the higher education opportunities
within the country and the most important disciplines that are more compatible
with the requirements of the labor market inside and outside the country.
The MoU also reiterated the
necessity to introduce the opportunities and fields of study available to the
students, so that they can decide rightly and choose the most suitable academic
specialization for them. It also stated to provide information and data related
to the enrollment in universities and institutes, in addition to highlighting
the educational renaissance and academic development seen in the higher
education sector. Furthermore, the agreement shall help the educational
institutions to promote their disciplines and
programs, as well as briefing the parents about the higher education
opportunities available to their children within the country.
During the meeting, Salem Al
Suwaidi, hailed the Ministry’s instant efforts to develop the educational system
and modernize its tools to keep abreast of the latest international
developments. He emphasized keenness of the Organising Committee to stay in
direct communication with Ministry’s representatives in the educational zones
during the previous editions of AETEX, which greatly contributed to its
success, sustainability and development.
Al Suwaidi continued “The
higher education sector in the emirate of Ajman
in particular and the UAE in general is witnessing paradigm shifts and
sustainable development, especially in light of guidance of the wise leadership
that focuses on developing human element as the main pillar of development and
growth in all sectors.”
He further commended
eagerness and efforts of the Ajman Chamber’s Board to support the exhibition
and organise it annually to mirror the increasing growth of the education
sector in the emirate.
Meanwhile, Marwan Al-Sawaleh,
said that the Ministry of Education strives to expand its partnership and effective
communication with various government and private institutions in the country.
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He said “The partnership with
the Ajman Chamber reflects the importance of all entities to achieve the
Ministry’s vision inspired by the country’s agenda for 2020. It aspires to
empower our students and provide them with the best sciences to shift to the
era of the knowledge-based economy.”
He further noted that the
Ministry in collaboration with its partners intensifies efforts to raise
awareness of the students on the future requirements of the labor markets by
introducing successful experiments of government and private institutions
inside and outside the country. This gives them a clear view of what students
should have, so as to be able to compete in the future, Al-Sawaleh added.
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On his part, Nasser Al-Dhafri
stressed the leading role of AETEX in promoting the higher education
institutions in Ajman in particular and the
UAE in general. It stands a direct link between students and parents and higher
education institutions inside and outside the country. The exhibition provide a
large platform for various local and international educational
institutions to showcase and promote
disciplines and programs which are most compatible with the labor market
requirements. He also underscored the leading role of the Ministry of Education
and its contribution to the success of the exhibition.
18/12/2017