Abu dhabi: The Ministry of Education (MoE) and Abu Dhabi Music and Arts Foundation (ADMAF) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen integration between the educational system and the cultural sector within the UAE. The collaboration aims to enhance students' cultural creativity and enrich the school environment with artistic tracks reflective of the Emirati national identity.
According to Emirates News Agency, Sarah Al Amiri, Minister of Education, and Huda Ibrahim Alkhamis, Founder of the Abu Dhabi Music and Arts Foundation and Artistic Director of Abu Dhabi Festival, attended the signing ceremony. The event also saw the presence of Eng. Mohammed Al Qasim, Under-Secretary at the Ministry of Education, along with several officials from both sides.
The MoU's objective is to empower students and educators to actively participate in the nation's cultural and artistic landscape, while positioning the UAE as a global hub for cultural innovation. Areas of collaboration include incorporating visual and musical arts into educational curricula, exchanging artistic and academic expertise, organizing arts-focused events and competitions, supporting professional development for arts educators, and exploring additional opportunities related to cultural enrichment.
The MoU underscores MoE's commitment to working with national institutions to enhance the educational offerings in UAE schools through advanced arts and culture programs. The Ministry praised ADMAF for its significant contributions to building a vibrant cultural scene in the country.
Huda Ibrahim Alkhamis emphasized the importance of the partnership with the Ministry of Education in enriching school curricula and elevating arts education. She highlighted that strengthening the role of music and the arts nurtures a culture of continuous creative thinking.
Alkhamis stated that the mission is committed to providing creative resources as a strategic investment in the future of students, particularly in public schools. She believes that the arts are a powerful driver of innovation, connecting us with the world through the exchange of ideas and cultural dialogue. The complementary relationship between the arts and fields like science, technology, engineering, the humanities, and mathematics inspires and opens new horizons for creativity.
She further added that together with the Ministry of Education, ADMAF aims to deepen the integration between the educational system and the cultural sector, and to build sustainable partnerships where creativity is the central pillar. These efforts are focused on highlighting the creativity and talent of youth and students across Abu Dhabi and the seven emirates.