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He praised the UAE's decision to welcome students back to school in September when many nations face the dilemma of putting students back to school and ensuring the continuity of their education. The UAE's commitment to opening schools in September, while prioritising the best interests of students, teachers and education providers, serves as a global model for efficient delivery, added Varkey.
"The education sector is an important driver of the national economy. It has helped build the foundations of a robust and diversified economy in addition to creating jobs and supporting ancillary industries, which contribute significant value to the GDP. The high quality of private K-12 education has been a great enabler in positioning the UAE as a very attractive destination for global talent."
Even while government regulators and educators in other countries are debating the right course of action regarding school reopening, the UAE has taken decisive measures, he said. "The decision to open schools in September is laudable and truly visionary, and I congratulate the UAE leadership for their tireless efforts in managing the Covid-19 situation efficiently. At Gems Education, we are in full readiness to ensure the provision of education - face-to-face and blended - based on the final directives of the Ministry of Education and the regulators including the Knowledge and Human Development Authority."
Varkey added that Covid-19 has fundamentally transformed "how we work and live, not to mention, how we teach our young people to acquire skills relevant to the future".
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