UAE hailed as global leader in empowering young children by US organization

The United States-based organization ECD Measure has lauded the UAE as a global frontrunner in empowering young children. This recognition comes as ECD Measure received the Khalifa Award for Education, a significant milestone in its mission to improve early learning environments through targeted initiatives.

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winning the Khalifa Award for Education in its 19th cycle, under the Khalifa International Award for Early Learning, marks a significant milestone in the organisation’s journey to enhance the quality of early learning environments through targeted educational initiatives for young children.

ECD Measure specifically commended the UAE's comprehensive approach to supporting and empowering its youngest citizens. The organization pointed to the nation's integrated framework of legislation, policies, and national strategies designed to promote healthy and social development. These efforts aim to provide quality education and create avenues for nurturing the talents of young children for their future.

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The organisation praised the UAE for its leading efforts to support and empower young children through an integrated framework of legislation, policies and national strategies that promote their healthy and social development, provide them with quality education, and create opportunities to identify and nurture their talents for the future.

Humaid Al Houti, Secretary-General of the Khalifa Award for Education, stated that ECD Measure's achievement underscores the award's mission, objectives, and international standing. He emphasized that the award seeks to recognize entities that align with its goals, further solidifying the UAE's commitment to early childhood development on a global scale.

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ECD Measure’s recognition reflects the Award’s mission, objectives and international standing.