‘GEMS Education’ to launch report on future of education in UAE and Middle East

GEMS Education, an international education company that owns and operates high performing schools, will launch a report highlighting its vision for the future of education in the UAE and the region during the third Government Summit, which will be held in Dubai from February 9 to 11, 2015.

The GEMS Education report focuses on the importance of building the skills of individuals and adopting innovative education policies strategies. According to the report, the progress and future prosperity of countries depend on their success in developing viable and clear strategies that balance the education process with the requirements of the labor market. The report also stresses the need to stimulate entrepreneurial skills and innovative practices in the early stages of education to support knowledge-based economic development.

Organized under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, the third Government Summit has named GEMS Education as the Leading Education Partner for the Summit. The report, titled ‘Better Schools, Better Jobs, Better Life’, has been prepared in collaboration with Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).

Her Excellency Ohood Al Roumi, Director General of Prime Minister’s Office and Deputy Chairperson of the Organizing Committee of the Government Summit, commended GEMS Education for selecting the Government Summit platform to launch the report on the future of education. The Government Summit agenda has laid great emphasis on adopting a scientific approach to the comprehensive development of education in line with UAE Vision 2021, H.E. Al Roumi added.

H.E. Al Roumi said the nomination of GEMS Education as the leading education partner is consistent with the objectives of the Government Summit to adopt a futuristic view of issues that have a major impact on the lives of people. “Education represents the cornerstone of future development, and this partnership comes as part of efforts to create constructive cooperation between the public and private sectors on issues of national relevance,” H.E. Al Roumi stated.

H.E. Al Roumi said: “This partnership confirms the status of the Government Summit as the largest platform of its kind in the world to exchange knowledge, present best practices and discuss the role of future governments. The Summit focuses on the latest developments in government administration, showcasing the best international experiences that can contribute to the well-being of communities and the future generations.”

Saeed Al Muntafiq, CEO of GEMS Education, said: “Our partnership with the Government Summit highlights our group’s commitment to achieving the strategic education objectives of the UAE. We are guided by the UAE Vision 2021 launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, to establish an education system based on the culture of innovation and creativity and knowledge-based economy.”

The third edition of the Government Summit, organized under the theme under the theme, ‘Shaping Future Governments’, will be attended by more than 3000 participants. On the occasion, over 60 high-profile speakers, including world leaders, decision-makers, ministers, CEOs, thought leaders in government innovation, government officials and experts, will share ideas and visions on the future of government services, taking part in more than 30 interactive sessions.