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By Asia Education Review Team , Monday, 04 September 2023

The UAE Ministry of Education has signed an agreement with Turkey's Council of Higher Education

  • The MoU intends to build cooperative relations in both nations' higher education institutions through direct agreements, conferences, seminars, courses, scientific and educational exhibits, and lectures on issues of mutual interest. Both parties seek to interact and share expertise in scientific and educational fields, notably in scientific research, higher education legislation, and quality assurance frameworks, according to the Agreement. They also assist the development and enhancement of joint degree programs at the bachelor's, master's, and doctorate levels, as well as the agreement on other areas of cooperation. Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, UAE Minister of Education, emphasized the importance of strengthening UAE-Turkey ties, which are built on constructive collaboration and strong strategic partnerships to serve the people of both countries.

    "The partnership in the educational field, which includes multiple programs and initiatives that will advance the educational process and unlock the potential of students in both countries, aligns with the joint cooperation agreements concluded by the UAE and Turkey in the investment, economic, and space sectors. At the Ministry of Education, we continue to work with our international partners in governments and educational institutions to explore further horizons of cooperation and exchange knowledge and experiences. Our goal is to improve educational outcomes and empower our students, both academically and professionally, to maintain and enhance the UAE’s competitiveness across all sectors.”

    The Ministry of Education continues to establish an integrated higher education system that attracts students from all over the world and provides them with top-notch academic programs, particularly in light of the steady progress of national universities’ rankings in international academic indicators. The ministry aims to cooperate with the Turkish side to increase the number of Turkish students in UAE-based universities; this partnership is another testament to the ministry’s ongoing efforts to help cement the country’s competitiveness and leading position in the educational field regionally and globally.