Since its inception, the Khalifa Award has made remarkable strides in enhancing the educational system in the UAE and across the Arab world. It has evolved into a worldwide benchmark for elevating the educational sector to the highest standards of quality and performance. Furthermore, it serves as an ideal platform for sharing experiences and viewpoints, as well as for cultivating capabilities and skills. This ensures its alignment with the benchmarks of exceptional educational excellence, all in accordance with the UAE government's vision of shaping the future economy through science, innovation, and technology. Khalifa award was not just an accomplishment that we are proud to have achieved, but it is also a driving force towards achieving sustainable excellence. At Khalifa University, we take pride of our shared vision with Khalifa award for education, which bears the slogan of investing in the future by empowering human potential. The award has acted as a motivating factor and a catalyst for us to attract and retain the best scientific talents among faculty members. It has also facilitated investment in state-of-the-art research facilities and the design of innovative educational programs. These programs act as a bridge, creating infinite opportunities to serve our community. The Khalifa award is a testament of the UAE government to invest in education and build a sustainable knowledge society. It does so by developing best practices and establishing a distinguished generation of teachers, researchers, and innovators who will be the pioneers of change in the fields of education and scientific research. This will enhance UAE’s position as a global hub for knowledge and innovation and strengthen its ability to keep up with constant changes and face future challenges. Executive Vice President, Khalifa University

The Khalifa Award for Education is one amongst the most distinguished awards in the Arab world. It has made remarkable achievements that push it to the forefront of specialized educational awards in the region and the world. The Award reflects the importance that our wise leadership attaches to education and the mission performed by the sector workers. It also reflects  the hopes placed on it as a cornerstone of the human development process and the pillar of economic and social development in the country. The Award's interest in supporting the creativity of people of determination in its various sessions by dedicating a separate area in its various sessions undoubtedly opens the door for various elements of the educational process and relevant institutions to compete for excellence in caring for people of determination, supports pioneering initiatives and distinguished projects that serve people of determination in various sectors, and enhances community awareness of their role and mission in serving the nation. I would like to commend the keenness of the Award and those in charge of it to constantly develop and provide its goals and fields with everything that supports education, its role and its future in the UAE and the Arab world in particular. The honouring categories extended to include educational development efforts inside and outside the UAE and support vision, thought and efforts to preserve national identity through the promotion of linguistic identity and interest in modern technologies and others. Secretary-General of Zayed Higher Organization for People of Determination

The Khalifa Award for Education harnesses local, regional and international efforts to develop educational practices, nurture the spirit of competition, cultivate the values ​​of creativity and innovation, and instill the culture of education excellence. These efforts surely benefit teachers, researchers, educationalists and all stakeholders and enhance their pivotal role in building future generations which are imbued with modern sciences that enable them to contribute to their countries’ development and progress. They also contribute to developing the educational system, which represents a basic pillar of modern countries and the cornerstone of sustainability in various fields. This award, which embodies a wise policy that yielded pioneering achievements for the United Arab Emirates, reflects a far-sighted vision for the Gulf future and the firm belief in the importance of honing national competences’ skills so as they lead development, progress and modernization momentum and enhance the sustainability of the educational sector, in addition to supporting innovative educational projects.  Vision and leadership are essential to building nations in various fields, including education. This distinguished award is also a catalyst to harness all resources and capabilities to develop the educational system, improve the teaching profession, keep abreast of the latest international practices, and update curricula to include modern sciences and twenty-first century skills. The Kingdom of Bahrain is proud of its standing partnership with this pioneering award, whether through its contribution to the Board of Trustees or the participation of its competences from all public and private schools in vying for this annual prize, which has become an incentive for all the education community to improve and excel. Minister of Education - Kingdom of Bahrain

Since its establishment in 2006, the Khalifa Award for Education has played a pivotal and immensely significant role in elevating both educational and research standards and performance in the United Arab Emirates. The award’s evolution from national recognition to recognition within the Arab world has ignited profound enthusiasm for positive and dynamic competition among scientists, researchers, and educators throughout the entire region. This transformation has effectively resulted in the consolidation and advancement of benchmarks and practices in education, research, and community service. Remarkably, even those educators, scientists, and researchers who were not granted the award during a particular cycle have proactively refined their pedagogical approaches and performance or realigned their research to better serve the community. They have intensified their engagement with the community and channeled their expertise to address community challenges and devise innovative solutions, catering to various members of the community or segments of society and collectively contributing to the betterment of the community. Top of Form Undoubtedly, the consistent and uninterrupted journey of the Khalifa Award for Education towards excellence has earned it enormous credibility, respect and appreciation within the scientific, educational, and research communities in the UAE and wider Arab world. This remarkable trajectory has also fueled the drive to extend its influence internationally. I hope to witness this award continue its path of progress, success, and excellence in fulfilling its meaningful and noble objectives. Advisor to the President of the University of Sharjah

The Khalifa Award for Education is more than a prestigious form of recognition for the educational community; it is testament to the UAE’s ongoing effort to enrich and elevate the sector responsible for creating and nurturing the very future of our nation. Since the award’s inception in 2007, it has been recognizing and rewarding outstanding educators, who are at the core of this vital sector. It has also been fostering an environment that incentivizes the adoption of continuous learning – both as a tool for self-development, and as an active contribution to evolving pedagogical practices. Over the years, the award has become a platform that brings together innovators and high achievers in the educational field from across the Arab world. It serves as a center for excellence, where research and innovation converge to drive the development of the sector and shape its sustainable future. With its ambitious vision to play a key role in catalyzing the educational sector, the award embodies the UAE’s commitment to the pursuit of excellence and knowledge. Above all, it celebrates and values educators as the champions who are spearheading the noble mission of building future generations. Undersecretary of the Ministry of Education

Because education is the wings of the advancement of nations

Because education is the wings of the advancement of nations, the Khalifa Award for Education has been a driving force for flying society to the future. In this field, we have supported our UAE community by providing glowing models of creativity, giving and development; to be an example in the light of excellence of others. Distinction and evolution… There is nothing more than the prize to bear the name of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan. It is covered by his supportive care… All thanks to all those responsible for its growing success year after year, led by His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs and Chairman of the Board of Trustees. May God protect our good land, the United Arab Emirates and always agree to submit to the world. Bright examples of giving, development, and creativity.

The UAE is moving forward with ambitious visions that have made our country a model for setting and achieving goals

Khalifa Award for Education is an important tributary of excellence

Ministry of State

Khalifa Award for Education has succeeded in honoring and recognizing the educational figures

Since its inception, the Khalifa Award for Education has succeeded in honoring and recognizing the educational figures with distinction, and has been one of the specialized educational awards that have restored the prestige of the teaching profession, in order to promote the educational process, not only that, but also provided a rich scientific base for educators and researchers. To enrich the educational environment with research and innovation, and educational programs; it has become one of the most important sources of creativity and innovation, through the detection of outstanding in the educational sector. From our experience in participating in the international conference of the Khalifa Award for Education, and the impact we have seen by highlighting the scientific experiences in education, and the experience of the United Arab Emirates, the conference was a forum to communicate with a number of international educational experts; to exchange and disseminate experiences, was a wonderful experience to us and the pride of great significance.   Director General of the Queen Rania Al Abdullah Award for Educational Excellence Association - Hashemite Kingdome of Jordan

The Award has a special place in our hearts. It was founded under the patronage of our beloved Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan – may Allah be merciful to him, the President of the United Arab Emirates. The award is blessed with the continuous support and follow up from our beloved president, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and the continuous attention and guidance by Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan. It is my honor to note that the award makes the winners feel that their work is valued. The award reflects approval and gratitude for each person's good achievement, and it makes people aware that we will reward excellent work. In fact, the Award is a simple act of acknowledging achievement that could play a significant role as a major boost for the recipient’s morale and performance. It reflects the contributions, and the feeling of ownership and pride. In other words, the award reflects the significance of positive recognition as an excellent way to motivate progression and good behavior in students, teachers, education leaders, parents, and researchers. That's why having the Khalifa Award system can improve the quality of our education system and experiences. The Award includes significant categories. Some examples include General Education; Education for People with Special Needs; Creating Knowledge Networks; New Media and Education; Education and the Sustainable Environment; and Education and Community Service. The Award’s major objective is to promote the development of the educational system and the relevant fields. Since its inception, the Khalifa Award for Education, as a pioneering institution, is committed to the promotion of excellence and a culture of innovation, and the celebration of distinguished skills within the educational field. Chairman of the Department of Community Development