The Ministry of Education has pledged to grant free education to the children of medical healthcare workers for their invaluable support to the UAE’s battle against COVID-19, a local newspaper reported.
Some 700 frontliners’ children will be supported by the government in public schools until they finish Grade 12, said Khaleej Times.
Meanwhile, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has directed the Ministry of Culture and Youth to speed up initiatives that target youth through projects that invest in their talents and abilities, and work on empowering them and integrating them in the labor market.
His Highness’s remarks came as he reviewed plans of the Ministry of Culture and Youth, and ensure its alignment with the post-COVID-19 government work.
“We look forward to creating a conducive cultural environment with a creative horizon that places the UAE’s cultural accomplishments on the Arab and international distinctive map. Youth are key to our policies and strategic plans, and our objective is enabling them, refine and direct their talents to translate our vision to build the future of our country,” His Highness said.
“The cultural and innovative related industries are an important engine to promote our society. And the youth are key enablers to accelerate the development journey of our nation in every sphere,” His Highness added.
