Dr. Khalifa Al Suwaidi, Secretary-General and CEO of the Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences, hosted a delegation from Russia comprising representatives from The Educational Foundation's Talent and Success' and 'Sirius' Russian institution. Ms. Elena Shmeleva, Chairman of the Federal District Council 'Sirius', led the delegation. The meeting took place at the headquarters of the Hamdan Foundation, demonstrating the Foundation's commitment to fostering global collaboration in education, science, technology, and talent exploration.
Dr. Khalifa Al Suwaidi stated, “This visit comes at a time when we are seeking to learn from successful international experiences in developing capabilities and nurturing talents in the fields of science and technology. We believe that exchanging experiences and international partnerships play a pivotal role in achieving our strategic goals in developing the educational and research sector globally and in the region in general, as well as supporting efforts aimed at improving and developing services directed towards the global talent sector in particular”.
Dr. Al Suwaidi emphasized that this visit reflects the mutual benefit of both sides in learning about the projects and programs implemented by each party in supporting and embracing talented students, in addition to exchanging experiences in the fields related to gifted education. He also pointed out the available opportunities for cooperation with 'Sirius' Institution in empowering talented students affiliated with the foundation in fields and applications available at 'Sirius'.
Following the visit, the Russian delegation from the institution engaged with a group of gifted students, facilitating an exchange of ideas aimed at fostering future collaborations in talent discovery and cultivation, thereby enhancing relations between the two entities.
It is worth mentioning that the Sirius Federal District is an exceptional project considered an advanced educational center aimed at discovering and training talented children in various fields, including natural sciences, arts, and sports. Sirius is now considered a leading center in setting modern standards for schools and advanced teaching in some classrooms, and it has witnessed continuous expansion in the scope of its tasks and an increase in the number of implemented projects.
In line with its commitment to advancing the global talent landscape, the Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences aims to implement exemplary approaches, train specialized teams in talent discovery, facilitate knowledge exchange, and offer educational institution experts opportunities to bolster collaboration in this domain by leveraging cutting-edge assessment methodologies
