Abu Dhabi: Wednesday, November 12, 2025
The General Secretariat of the Khalifa Award for Education, one of the institutions of Erth Zayed Philanthropies, is participating in the Global Educational Supplies and Solutions (GESS) exhibition in Dubai, held from November 11 to 13, 2025, at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The event brings together elite educators, innovators, and young changemakers from around the world. It is a Continuing Professional Development (CPD)-accredited event that provides an exclusive platform to explore the future of education — from leadership and well-being to educational technology, sustainability, and creative learning.
Humaid Al-Houti, Secretary-General of the Khalifa Award for Education, said that the importance of the Award’s participation in this global event stems from its mission and objectives to promote a culture of excellence in the educational field locally, regionally, and internationally. The award presents 10 fields distributed across 17 categories, as follows:
The Distinguished Educational Personality, awarded to individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the educational journey at the local and Arab levels , The General Education field (Creative Teacher category – locally and in the Arab world, and the Educational Institution Performance category) ,The Education and Community Service field (Institutions category, and Distinguished Emirati Families category) ,The People of Determination field (Individuals category, and Institutions and Centers category) , The Innovation in Arabic Language Teaching field (Distinguished Teacher category, and Distinguished University Professor category – locally and in the Arab world) ,The Higher Education field (Distinguished University Professor category) ,The Educational Research field (Educational Research category) ,The Educational Authorship for Children field (Educational Innovations category, and Research on Children’s Literature Studies category) ,The Educational Projects and Programs field (Individuals category, Institutions category, and Students category).
Khalifa International Award for Early Learning
Al-Houti emphasized the importance of the Khalifa International Award for Early Learning, which the Award presents as one of its key national initiatives to highlight best practices in early childhood care. This field includes two categories: Best Research and Studies, and Best Programs, Curricula, Teaching Methodologies, and Practices.
This field, introduced globally, has received wide attention from international organizations specializing in early childhood care, as well as from relevant universities and research centers. It is supervised by a grant committee consisting of several experts and specialists in early childhood education from around the world.
The Secretary-General added that the Award’s participation in the exhibition provides an opportunity to meet various stakeholders in the educational process — from teachers and school principals to pioneers in educational technology. This promotes the exchange of experiences and expertise related to the development and advancement of the education system, especially given the rich program of speakers at the exhibition, designed to inspire minds, enrich thinking, and drive change.
The sessions will discuss a wide range of topics — from AI-enhanced classrooms to innovative practices that enhance well-being — all under one roof.
Humaid Al-Houti stated that holding the exhibition under the slogan “Towards a Renewed Educational Future” represents a promising opportunity for genuine interaction among the various elements of the educational process, enabling them to envision the future and bring about real change in learning environments.