MoE, Ajman Chamber ink MoU to foster education sector

Ajman: The Ministry of Education (MoE) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the 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.

In pursuant of the MoU, the ACCI through the Organising 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 labour 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 specialisation for them.

The agreement shall help the educational institutions to promote their disciplines and programmes, 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 emphasised 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 commended the 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.

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 noted that the ministry in collaboration with its partners intensifies efforts to raise awareness of the students on the future requirements of the labour 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.

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 as a direct link between students and parents and higher education institutions inside and outside the country. The exhibition provides a large platform for various local and international educational institutions to showcase and promote disciplines and programmes which are most compatible with the labor market requirements.

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