The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) has entered into two strategic partnership agreements with the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) in Dubai. These agreements aim to support scholarship students and streamline the accreditation process for higher education institutions in the Emirates, reflecting the UAE’s dedication to improving the quality of higher education in line with global trends and labor market demands.
The first agreement focuses on improving academic and administrative services for students under the Hamdan Bin Mohammed Scholarship Programme. The initiative aims to cultivate academic excellence, leadership skills, and innovation capabilities among Emirati students, preparing them to become future leaders across various fields in Dubai. Each year, the program selects the top 100 Emirati graduates from public and private schools nationwide to pursue bachelor’s degrees in key disciplines in line with the emirate’s future growth objectives.
The second agreement seeks to bolster cooperation on the licensing and accreditation of higher education institutions in Dubai to cement the position of the UAE as a leading international destination for higher education.
The signing ceremony was held in Abu Dhabi in the presence of His Excellency Dr. Abdulrahman Al Awar, Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation and Acting Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Her Excellency Aisha Abdulla Miran, Director General of KHDA, and senior officials from both parties.
His Excellency Dr. Al Awar highlighted the importance of collaborating with local authorities to achieve the UAE’s vision of a modern knowledge-based society. He said: “We are proud to strengthen our partnership with KHDA to offer best-in-class services for scholarship students and maximise the efficiency of accreditation procedures. These agreements aim to create an environment that attracts prestigious educational institutions from around the world in line with our mission to elevate the UAE’s higher education sector and boost its global competitiveness”.
Her Excellency Aisha Abdulla Miran said: "This partnership reflects our shared vision for the continued advancement of the higher education system and supports the UAE leadership's commitment to investing in people. We are dedicated to working with MoHESR to reinforce the country’s position as a global hub for innovation and academic excellence and a premier destination for international students and world-class universities”.
Both agreements establish a thorough framework for collaboration between MoHESR and KHDA, focusing on data and information exchange, implementing top-tier quality standards in educational and administrative processes, and nurturing an environment conducive to innovation and academic excellence.
Aligned with the UAE’s vision to equip the new generation to meet global challenges with adaptability, these partnerships aim to drive substantial progress in higher education and support sustainable human capital development in the country.
