On the occasion of World Teachers' Day, the UAE President Sheikh Mohamed wished the esteemed educators across the country for their contributions to society.

Taking to social media, the nation's leader praised them for playing a "pivotal role in guiding and inspiring the next generation".

"Their commitment to fostering curiosity, nurturing values and shaping young minds is central to building stronger communities and a brighter future. On World Teachers' Day, we honour their contribution and reaffirm that education remains at the heart of the UAE's development vision," said the Ruler.

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World Teachers' Day is celebrated across the globe on October 5.

Dubai's Ruler called teaching ' the greatest profession known to humanity' while wishing educators on this special day. He explained how the integral task of teaching is intertwined within the lives of great people.

"The greatest profession known to humanity... is to be a teacher... A mother is great because she is a teacher... A leader is not a true leader unless they are a teacher... Prophets are the teachers of goodness to people...," wrote Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai.

"Teachers have written the letters of our lives... And written the progress of our nation... And written the future of our generations... Thank you to those who carry the noblest mission and the greatest task... Thank you to every teacher on World Teachers' Day and every day...," he said.

The UAE has ramped up its efforts to stay at the forefront of educational excellence in recent years, especially with the progress in AI and technology.

Meanwhile, Dubai's Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, on Saturday, October 4, granted the Golden Visas to more than 200 distinguished teachers and educators in early childhood centres, schools, and international universities across the emirate.

In October 2024, Sheikh Hamdan announced that Golden Visas will be given to educators who have made outstanding contributions to Dubai's private education sector.

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