Abu Dhabi - The coin has a diameter of 24 mm and weighs 6.10 grams, with its metal mixture made of nickel and copper.
Published: Sun 16 Sep 2018, 5:51 PM
Updated: Mon 17 Sep 2018, 8:02 PM
Hussain bin Ibrahim Al Hammadi, Minister of Education, applauded the unique partnership between the Ministry and the Central Bank, which resulted in a joint initiative to issue the Dh250,000 Emirati School Commemorative Dirham.
In a press statement, the Minister of Education expressed his belief that the initiative will contribute to introducing the Emirati school on a large scale and will spread the culture of excellence and innovation.
The Emirati School Dirham has a diameter of 24 mm and weighs 6.10 grams, with its metal mixture made of nickel and copper.
The joint bilateral initiative between the Ministry of Education and the Central Bank aims to promote the education process in the UAE.
Al Hammadi said that education in the UAE has become one of the most modern educational systems as a result of continuous development and keeping abreast of the requirements and events of the current times.
He noted that the Ministry of Education is working closely with various national entities and institutions to introduce the Emirati school and disseminate its concepts, principles, vision and mission, which enhances its presence in the local and international arenas and meets the aspirations of the UAE wise leadership to reach high quality education guaranteeing the distinct levels of our students.
Al Hammadi added that the Ministry of Education is keen to introduce the Emirati School system on an extensive scale through cooperation and coordination with strategic partners to achieve its educational vision, which aims to reach innovative education for a leading knowledge society with global competitive advantages covering all age levels and meeting the needs of the future labour market.
For his part, Abdulrahman Al Hammadi, Deputy Under-Secretary for Supervision and Support Services at the Ministry of Education, said that the circulation of the Commemorative Dirham among members of the community would contribute to creating community awareness of the objectives of the Emirati School system.
He praised the efforts of the Central Bank and the important partnership between the Ministry of Education and governmental bodies in devoting the values of integration and unifying visions towards achieving the educational system's excellence and quality, as one of the pillars of reaching sustainable development in the country.
He explained that the Ministry of Education is moving towards achieving effective quality education based on innovation and creativity and ability to provide educational outputs characterised by competence and scientific know-how. Also, to equip our students with 21st century skills through modern and integrated educational policies, programs and practices aimed at providing students with higher thinking skills, creativity and innovation, and enhancing the graduates' ability to compete in the public and private sectors labor markets, and keeping abreast of changes in the global labor market.
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