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