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Khaleej Times
5 days ago
- General
- Khaleej Times
3 UAE institutions among 10 finalists for World's Best School Prizes 2025
Three schools from the UAE have landed among Top 10 finalists for the prestigious World's Best School Prizes 2025. This is the first time the country has had three schools reach the final stage. Dubai British School Jumeirah Park (DBSJP), Arbor School, and Applied Technology Schools — Umm Al Quwain Campus (ATS-UAQ) have each earned recognition across key categories — Community Collaboration, Environmental Action, and Innovation respectively — marking the first time three UAE schools have reached the final 10 in the same year. What qualifies these schools in top 10? In an interview with Khaleej Times, Rebecca Coulter, Principal, Dubai British School Jumeirah Park (DBSJP) explained that DBSJP stands out for its strong belief in education as a shared journey, built on deep partnerships between students, staff, families, and the wider community. Coulter highlighted that their academic success, inclusive practices, and wellbeing initiatives all stem from a collaborative ethos. She said, 'Our nationally celebrated inclusion programme is a direct reflection of our collaborative ethos. As the first school in the UAE to achieve both the Inclusion Quality Mark and Centre of Excellence status, we ensure all voices are heard. From working closely with parents of determination to co-creating support strategies with specialist teams, we make inclusion a shared responsibility and a daily reality.' 'Our co-curricular and enrichment offer is deliberately inclusive and outward facing. With over ninety clubs and a calendar filled with cultural celebrations, community iftars, sustainability drives, and service initiatives, our school is a place where people connect across backgrounds and generations,' added Coulter. Alan Williamson, CEO of Taaleem, said, 'We are immensely proud that Dubai British School Jumeirah Park has deservedly been named a Top 10 finalist for the World's Best School Prizes 2025. This international recognition reflects the outstanding work of the school's dedicated teachers, talented students, and highly supportive community. Their unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation, and inclusion exemplifies the very best of our educational values.' Meanwhile, Arbor School earned its spot for embedding eco-literacy within its curriculum, empowering students to tackle pressing environmental challenges through hands-on learning at its biodomes, regenerative gardens, and other sustainability-focused initiatives. Gemma Thornley, Principal, Arbor School said, 'Arbor School is uniquely positioned with an integrated curriculum that intertwines the National Curriculum for England with a bespoke ecoliteracy programme. Our standout initiatives include the Centre for Abundance, where students work alongside experts in sustainability, science, and systems thinking to address real-world problems. Our Living Campus, which features biodomes, regenerative gardens, and native habitat areas, provides immersive, hands-on learning environments where children explore food systems, climate adaptation, and ecological resilience,' told KT. She added, 'Beyond curriculum, our student-led eco-committees, community conservation projects, and the integration of environmental justice across subjects ensure that sustainability is not confined to science lessons, but interwoven throughout the student experience.' Applied Technology Schools-Umm Al Quwain Campus-ATS-UAQ (ATS-AQ), a public secondary school in Fallaj Al Mulla – Umm Al Quwain, UAE, which has integrated AI, engineering, and sustainability into its project-based curriculum to transform the way students are solving real-world challenges and learning crucial life skills to become workforce-ready, has also been named among the top finalists. Five categories The winners of the five World's Best School Prizes — for Community Collaboration, Environmental Action, Innovation, Overcoming Adversity, and Supporting Healthy Lives – will be chosen by an expert Judging Academy based on rigorous criteria. In addition, all 50 finalist schools across the five Prizes will also take part in a Public Vote, which opened today, to determine the winner of the Community Choice Award. All six winners will be announced in October. Vikas Pota, Founder of T4 Education and the World's Best School Prizes, said, 'In a world being turned upside down by AI, as technology reshapes the way we learn and renders jobs that have existed for centuries obsolete, amid growing challenges of climate change, conflict, poverty and populism, the world our young people are entering has never felt more precarious. And a good education, with humans at its heart, has never been more important. 'It is in schools like Dubai British School Jumeirah Park, Arbor School, and Applied Technology Schools-Umm Al Quwain Campus-ATS-UAQ where we find the innovations and expertise that give us hope for a better future. Congratulations on becoming finalists for the World's Best School Prizes 2025. Leaders and schools around the world have so much to learn from these inspirational UAE institutions.' The winners and finalists of these global schools' prizes will be invited to the World Schools Summit in Abu Dhabi on November 15-16, where they will share their best practices and unique expertise and experience with policymakers and leading figures in global education.
Sharjah 24
21-02-2025
- Business
- Sharjah 24
UOS concludes events of 10th Int'l Forum on Innovation, Ent.
The ceremony was attended by His Excellency Prof. Hamid M.K. Al Naimiy, Chancellor of the University of Sharjah; His Excellency Abdullah Sultan Al Owais, Chairman of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry; as well as several UoS vice chancellors, members of the Sharjah Chamber's Board of Directors, member of the College of Business Administration's Advisory Council, and a number of prominent entrepreneurs, industry experts, and academics. During the closing ceremony of the forum, winners of the ninth edition of the Sharjah Chamber Award for Innovators were announced. Winner of the first place in the Innovative Projects track – university category – was Mukhrafa from the University of Sharjah, a project by students Zeina Ziad Al-Anzi, Mariam Abu Khair, Mariam Al-Mahmoudi, and Haya Mohammed. The second place in this category went to Sustainbite from the University of Dubai, presented by Abdullah Ibrahim, Mohammed Al-Marzouqi, and Abdulaziz Al-Qasimi. In the Sustainable Innovation and Employability track, the first-place award went to the Faa'iloon project from Khalifa University, developed by students Fatima Ramadan and Sarah Mahmoud, while the second place was awarded to Wajhati from the University of Sharjah, presented by Mariam Qaud, Hanan Samaan, Abeer Qaddah, Mariam Karimi, Wissan Kadhat, Moza Aziz, Hamda Al-Ali, and Rama Mansour. In the school category, the first place in the Innovative Projects track was awarded to Safety in Every Step from the Applied Technology Schools – Ajman, a project developed by students Bati Al-Muhairi and Abdullah Al-Shamsi. The second place went to the Arduino-Based Vehicle Safety System, a project from the Applied Technology Schools – Umm Al-Quwain, by students Bushra Al-Ketbi, Najoud Al-Ketbi, and Reem Al-Shamsi. In the Sustainable Innovation and Employability track, the first place went to Emirates Farm from the Applied Technology Schools – Umm Al-Quwain, presented by students Salama Al-Suridi, Afra Al-Mazrouei, Adhiba Al-Ali, Maha Al-Housani, and Haya Al-Hubsi. The second-place award went to Smart Flood Defense for Underground Parking Facilities from the Applied Technology Schools – Al-Ain, by students Maram Al-Sharji and Dana Al-Shamsi. Events of the forum commenced with an opening speech by His Excellency Prof. Hamid M.K. Al Naimiy, who expressed gratitude to His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi for his patronage of the forum and his ongoing support for the University's innovative endeavors across various fields. He emphasized that the collaboration between the University of Sharjah and the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry in organizing this forum is a significant step towards fostering a culture of innovation and creativity among students. He highlighted the importance of empowering young people to identify challenges affecting individuals and endeavor to develop innovative solutions that can be translated into entrepreneurial projects that contribute to societal development and economic and environmental sustainability. He also outlined the University's mission to equip students with both theoretical and practical skills, enabling them to showcase their ideas and capitalize on opportunities for further development. In his remarks, His Excellency Abdullah Sultan Al Owais, Chairman of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, stated, 'We are delighted to celebrate a new group of winners of the Sharjah Chamber Award for Innovators, launched in collaboration with the University of Sharjah. This initiative continues to support the culture of innovation and creativity among young Emiratis. The award focuses on two invaluable elements: human capital, which is the true instigator of development, and innovation, which is a fundamental driver of a promising future. This award motivates young people to present pioneering and innovative projects that contribute to the development of the national economy.' He also added, 'We are proud that this edition saw the participation of over 300 entrants, which reflects the prominent role the University of Sharjah plays in developing the skills and capabilities of Emirati youth. This wide participation highlights the importance of the award in stimulating innovation and fulfilling students' ambitions. The accompanying exhibition also provided an opportunity to discover several innovative projects that reflect the creativity and entrepreneurial thinking of the youth.' Prof. Ilhan Ozturk, Dean of the College of Business Administration, commended the innovative projects presented during this edition of the award, noting that 319 projects were submitted by 8 groups. He described these entrees as an inspiring beginning for a journey of creativity and change, showcasing the passion and ingenuity of the talented participants. He emphasized that the University of Sharjah, through its College of Business Administration, is dedicated to fostering an environment conducive to innovation and creativity, thus shaping the future of the nation. He also extended his gratitude to all the participants and organizers for their efforts in making this event a success, embodying the shared vision for excellence and leadership. The forum featured keynote speakers including Duran James Davies, CEO of Bounce, and Jamal Ahmed Mousa, CEO of Digital Brand Building Company, who shared their personal experiences in the fields of innovation and entrepreneurship. They discussed the major challenges and opportunities they encountered in their careers, along with successful strategies for business development and developing digital brands.
