Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation Participates in ‘Doha Forum on Educational Innovation’
Doha: The Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences took part in the Forum on Educational Innovation and Knowledge-to-Practice Transformation, organised by the Arab Bureau of Education for the Gulf States in collaboration with Qatar’s Ministry of Education and Higher Education, which concluded yesterday in Doha.
According to Emirates News Agency, the Foundation was involved in the sixth session titled “Institutional Partnerships in Supporting Educational Innovation.” Dr. Mariam Al Ghawi, Director of the Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum Centre for Giftedness and Innovation, stressed the significance of transitioning educational projects from theoretical concepts to practical, implementable initiatives. She highlighted the role of institutional partnerships in facilitating this transition.
Dr. Al Ghawi provided Gulf examples of collaboration between education sectors, private entities, and incubators such as FABLAB. She emphasized that educational innovation must be an institutional practice deeply rooted in both research and application.
‘Educational innovation is not a passing slogan but an institutional practice grounded in scientific research and practical application,’ Dr. Al Ghawi stated. She noted that partnerships with the private sector and incubators are instrumental in strengthening educational identity, enabling education systems to respond effectively to global changes, and preserving cultural authenticity.
She also underscored the Foundation’s pivotal role in fostering innovation by promoting creativity, offering international awards as platforms of excellence, and investing in human capital through advanced training for teachers and education leaders.
