UAE and Finland Discuss Educational Cooperation Enhancement
Dubai: Sarah Al Amiri, Minister of Education, met with Petteri Orpo, Prime Minister of the Republic of Finland, at the Zayed Educational Complex in Dubai to discuss enhancing educational cooperation aimed at achieving shared national educational goals. The meeting focused on fostering innovation in education, promoting academic collaboration, and modernizing teaching methods. Participants exchanged successful practices in curriculum design, innovative teaching approaches, and teacher training programs while reviewing Finland’s regional educational practices.
According to Emirates News Agency, the meeting was attended by Mohammed Al Qasim, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Education, Amna Mahmoud, Ambassador of the UAE to the Republic of Finland, and Tuula Yrj¶l¤, Ambassador of the Republic of Finland to the UAE, along with senior officials from both parties. Sarah Al Amiri emphasized the Ministry of Education’s commitment to leveraging global educational expertise, particularly Finland’s, to enhance partnerships that improve the national education system’s competitiveness and outcomes.
Al Amiri highlighted the strong academic and educational ties with Finland, stating that the meeting aimed to strengthen cooperation, foster partnerships, and exchange experiences. She stressed the shared commitment to advancing the national educational system and achieving its strategic vision. On the sidelines of the meeting, Sarah Al Amiri accompanied the Finnish delegation on a tour of the Zayed Educational Complex, showcasing its advanced facilities, including state-of-the-art classrooms, labs, playgrounds, and creative spaces designed to align with the UAE’s academic aspirations and foster a culture of innovation as a sustainable approach in education.