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'Sons and daughters': UAE President records voice message for students on first day of school
In addition to wishing students all the best, the Ruler urged families to work closely with schools to ensure children were acquiring the best education
- PUBLISHED: Mon 25 Aug 2025, 7:58 AM UPDATED: Mon 25 Aug 2025, 2:21 PM
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As yellow buses hit the UAE's roads again and students line up outside their buildings, eagerly waiting to board school buses and looking forward to catching up with friends, the UAE's rulers have extended their best wishes to the leaders of the future.
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In a heartfelt audio message, the UAE President, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nayhan wished students, teachers, administrative employees and families a successful year ahead.
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"Education is the foundation of our vision for the future. Each one of you contributes to building this vision," said the President.
"To students, I urge you to learn with passion, for education is the bridge that you pass on to build your future and serve your homeland. I call upon you to embrace good morals and to take pride in your identity and in the Arabic Language," Sheikh Mohamed added.
He also stressed the importance of artificial intelligence in the digital world we live in today, saying: "AI is an important path for our future. I want you my children to make the best use of this technology, but with awareness and responsibility".
The academic year 2025-2026 in the UAE will witness the launch of the country’s first AI syllabus.
The President also said: "To teachers, we entrust you with our children and our confidence in you is huge to implant our values in them. It is also important to stress the values of family in our homes and schools."
And finally, Sheikh Mohamed said: "Cooperation between families and schools is essential for a successful educational process. May Allah bless you all with success. Remember that your success is a success for your family and your homeland."
Listen to the full message here:
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The President has earlier shared a tweet to congratulate students returning to schools today.
I extend my congratulations to all students, teachers, administrators, and parents on the start of the new academic year. I wish everyone a successful year ahead and encourage families to work closely with schools in supporting our children to pursue their education with driveâ¦
— Ù Ø٠د ب٠زاÙد (@MohamedBinZayed) August 25, 2025
In addition to wishing them all the best, the Ruler urged families to work closely with schools to ensure children were acquiring the best education.
Yesterday evening, as families across the country prepared for the big day, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of UAE, and Ruler of Dubai, wished everyone on the 'new beginning'.
With more than a million students set to join the schools in UAE, the Dubai Ruler hailed the "optimism, goodness and hope" that new beginnings bring.
UAE schools reopen today after a two-month summer break, kicking off the 2025–26 academic year with major changes. The new term comes with several significant changes, including the introduction of a unified school calendar, updates to the Arabic and Islamic studies curricula, and the launch of the country’s first AI syllabus.
