Hamdan Foundation Launches the Third Cycle of Hamdan EFQM Global Educational Award in Collaboration with EFQM

Dubai, UAE, 16 December 2024: Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences the launch of the third cycle of ‘Hamdan EFQM Global Educational Award’ in partnership with EFQM (European Foundation for Quality Management). ‘Hamdan EFQM Global Educational Award’ aims to enhance the quality of education and educational outcomes in schools across the UAE and worldwide. This is achieved by adopting the standards and pillars outlined in the model, which was developed by an international team of specialists according to the best global practices. Commenting on this, Her Excellency Khawla Ahmed Bahlooq, Assistant Executive Director of the Excellence Sector, stated: "Hamdan EFQM Global Educational Award is part of the diverse initiatives and programs organized by Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences. It seeks to support national institutions in achieving excellence in the education sector, enhancing its quality, and fostering development. In addition to launching training programs and awards in the fields of research and studies, the Foundation aims to develop educators and students, promoting excellence and innovation. Through partnerships with leading educational institutions worldwide, we strive to elevate educational performance quality and align it with the latest global standards and practices." Her Excellency Bahlooq added: "We take pride in collaborating with EFQM to develop the Hamdan EFQM Educational Model and implement its standards, which have proven their effectiveness in enhancing the quality of education and its outcomes." The organizers of the award explained that implementation occurs in two phases. The first phase involves training teachers and will continue until January 2025, during which participating schools will be trained on the standards of Hamdan EFQM Global Model. The second phase involves the evaluation of schools, running from January to March 2025. This phase includes on-site visits to each school to assess performance based on the specified criteria. The assessment results for participating schools will be announced during 2025. Six schools from the UAE will participate in the Hamdan EFQM Global Educational Award, including Zayed Educational Complex / Al Barsha – Dubai, Dubai Modern Education School – Dubai, Al Manar Model School (Cycle Two) for Girls – Sharjah, Um Ghafa School – Al Ain, Zayed Educational Complex – Dibba Al Fujairah, and Zayed Educational Complex – Al Muntazah, Ajman. Additionally, one Gulf school from Qatar, Qatar Science and Technology School (Doha), will take part. The program's phases will be implemented by experts specialized in education