Sharjah 24 – WAM: Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has attended the second edition of the Education First Forum, organised by the Emirates College for Advanced Education (ECAE) at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, under the theme ‘From Ask to Action’. During the event, ECAE launched its new strategy, ‘A Future-Ready College of Education’.

The forum featured interactive educational sessions and a presentation highlighting the key findings of a research study conducted in collaboration with Cambridge University on future education indicators. Additionally, the forum unveiled a comprehensive report on the inaugural edition of the Education First Forum, which captures insights, ideas and proposed initiatives from 183 educators. This report outlines the core concepts, values and developmental paths for education, and was produced in partnership with the National Institute of Education (NIE) in Singapore.

Sheikh Khaled highlighted that the UAE leadership is committed to nurturing a knowledge-based education ecosystem rooted in innovation and creativity that ignites young people’s ambitions and equips future-facing educators as key partners in the education journey. He added that the education system serves as both a shield against current challenges and a gateway to future progress and prosperity.

The Education First Forum offers a holistic experience featuring engaging activities aimed at familiarising participants with the college's latest programmes and providing insights into its new strategy, which includes the Educators Competency Framework, designed to guide educators throughout their careers. Additionally, the forum showcases diverse opportunities to reinforce the professional growth of educational personnel, such as postgraduate programmes, short-term learning modules, and training courses tailored to enhance their skills and support their career aspirations.