Student toppers in UAE honoured with top awards

The ceremony was also attended by Christine Kelly, Director of Public Education at the university, William Beckerdick, Regional Director for the Middle East Region and Jo Maher, Director of the British Council in the UAE.

The awards are a joint collaboration between Shaikh Mohammed’s IT Education Project and University of Cambridge International Examinations (CIE).

University of Cambridge International Examinations is at the forefront of global assessment and one of the world's leading providers of international qualifications. The CIE has been operating in the UAE for many years and is committed to developing education through its growing network of centres.

Shaikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Technology and Media Free Zone shares CIE's passion for education and for the creation of a true knowledge society and has given his support to the awards.

Shaikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Cambridge Awards recognise those students in the UAE who achieved outstanding examination results in Cambridge IGCSE, AS Level and A Level June 2004 examinations, students who have achieved academically whilst overcoming significant personal challenges and those who have contributed significantly to their school and local community. Inspirational teacher awards recognized three teachers hard work and efforts.

The British Council UAE presented a special award to two students who had achieved a high level of academic performance combined with outstanding contributions to the community. The British Council award provides financial and travel assistance for a five-day, 'Experience UK' trip — a British Council initiative providing students from all over the world with the opportunity to enjoy a variety of academic, social and travel experiences in the UK.

Two ICT awards were given this year, the ICT student award recognised the two highest achieving students in the UAE and the ICT School Award honouring the school that demonstrated the most innovative use of ICT within their teaching. HP has sponsored this award.

HP is committed to working with governments and educational institutes in local markets so as to drive e-learning and knowledge transfer. As part of its ongoing commitment to revolutionise learning for all, HP has delivered to the academic arena a full host of end-to-end solutions designed to reshape the way in which future generations acquire information and excel in a controlled and dynamic environment. In the Middle East, HP has implemented technology solutions on various academic levels thus providing students with the latest top-notch ICT skills required to be a part of a thriving economy. This year's ceremony also saw the top in the World Awards to those students from the UAE who have gained the highest mark in the world in an IGCSE, AS or A Level subject.