"We recognize that we in RAK are only as good as the schools we have and without good schools we cannot realise our dreams or take hold of our future."

"It is my hope and that of the government of RAK that we will be able to have the highest quality teachers and as a result the highest quality schools"

"We need to encourage excellence in our schools now more than ever, as the Arab world is still yet to reach its capacity and is yet to realise its dreams."

"If we in the Arab world are ever to be more than just consumers , then we need to embrace innovation and discovery as never before."

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‘Educating for Creativity’ Forum

08/12/2011

The Al Qasimi Foundation, in collaboration with Middlesex University, organized the first forum in the third annual Education Policy Forum Series entitled ‘Educating for Creativity.’ It was held at Middlesex University Dubai on November 15, 2011. The forum addressed some of the possibilities and challenges to encouraging creativity in education. Panelists included Sunaina Shivpuri, Country Manager of Design for Change; Wemmy de Maaker, Managing Director of Mawaheb from Beautiful People; Suqrat Bin Bishr, a Dubai Men’s College student and artist; and Neville Sherman, Principal of the GEMS Westminster School, and discussed different approaches to developing innovation in the education sector in the UAE. The forum was moderated by Richard Dean, presenter on the ‘Tonight’ show on Dubai Eye radio.