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The Ministry of Education is advancing the development and transformation of educational frameworks and streams based on a modern educational philosophy. This began with the launch of the Emirati School, which integrates the best international systems and successful practices within a national framework shared with leading government and private institutions in the UAE.

Aligned with the leadership's vision for sustainable education, the ministry emphasizes lifelong learning, the role of technology in education, modern curricula, and innovation. The goal is to build a generation equipped with contemporary skills and proud of its national identity.

Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan (1948–2022), the UAE's second president and ruler of Abu Dhabi from November 2004 to May 2022, was the eldest son of the UAE's first president, Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. He took on a significant role in the late 1990s due to his father's health issues and officially became Abu Dhabi's leader in 2004. His tenure saw cultural and academic growth, including the Louvre Abu Dhabi and Etihad Airways. Under his leadership, the UAE became a major economic power. Known for his pro-Western stance, he strengthened ties with the US and Israel.