(MENAFN- Mid-East Info) The recognition took place as part of the EFQM Sustainable Performance Conference 2025, held in Tarragona, Spain, with the participation of experts and educational institutions from around the world.

Tarragona, Spain / Dubai, UAE –October 2025: Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences honoured the distinguished schools participating in the third cycle of the Hamdan-EFQM Global Educational Award during the EFQM Sustainable Performance Conference and Global Award Gala 2025, held on 15–16 October in Tarragona, Spain. The event brought together leading experts and decision-makers in quality and institutional excellence worldwide.

The Foundation's participation in the conference aimed to recognize the schools participating in the third cycle of the Award, highlight its pioneering experience in integrating the EFQM Model within the education ecosystem, and strengthen relationships with international partners in educational quality and excellence. This contributes to the exchange of expertise and the entrenchment of excellence practices in education at both the local and global levels.

This recognition comes within the framework of the strategic partnership between the Hamdan bin Rashid Foundation and the European Foundation for Quality Management (EFQM), which aims to strengthen the application of institutional excellence standards in education and highlight their positive impact on school performance quality and the improvement of educational outcomes.

On this occasion, H.E. Humaid Mohammed Al Qatami, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences, said:“The Hamdan–EFQM Global Education Award is an extension of the Foundation's efforts to promote a culture of institutional excellence in education. It underscores the importance of our partnership with the European Foundation for Quality Management (EFQM) in facilitating the exchange of international expertise and developing educational models in line with the highest standards. We are proud of the schools that have adopted this model and, through their efforts, helped enhance the quality of education-reflecting the Foundation's commitment to advancing excellence locally and globally.”

His Excellency Al Qatami affirmed that Hamdan Foundation continues to contribute to the national and global drive to support education and to embed educational quality as a cornerstone of improvement and development strategies.

Mr. Russell Longmuir, Chief Executive Officer of EFQM, said:“The EFQM Hamdan Global Educational Award stands as a testament to the power of visionary leadership, collaboration, and a relentless pursuit of excellence in education. The achievements celebrated today are not only a reflection of the dedication of these schools, but also of their commitment to continuous improvement and innovation. At EFQM, we are proud to partner with Hamdan Foundation in recognizing institutions that are shaping the future of education-empowering students, inspiring educators, and setting new global benchmarks for quality and impact.”

Dr. Rashid Al Reyami, a member of the assessors' committee, affirmed that the Award has become a global platform for honoring educational institutions that apply best practices in quality and innovation, noting that the Foundation continues its support for the development of education in accordance with international standards that focus on sustainability and institutional excellence.

Dr. Al Reyami explained that recognition in the third cycle of the Award included a number of schools from the United Arab Emirates and the State of Qatar, in appreciation of their efforts to implement the Hamdan–EFQM Global Education Model and to achieve outstanding results in the fields of quality and institutional excellence. Qatar Science and Technology School in Doha received the highest evaluation and won first place in the third cycle, while several schools in the UAE obtained advanced ratings within the model's various levels, including Zayed Education Complex – Dibba Al Fujairah (Five Stars); Zayed Education Complex – Al Barsha, Dubai, Zayed Education Complex – Al Muntazah, Ajman, and Al Manar Model School, Sharjah (Four Stars); in addition to Dubai Modern Education School and Umm Ghafa School, Al Ain (Three Stars).

Separately, Dr. Jameela Al Hindasi, Principal of Zayed Education Complex – Dibba Al Fujairah, Dr. Michael Shane Bartlett, Principal of Dubai Modern Education School, and Dr. Rashid Al Reyami, member of the assessors' committee, participated in a session entitled“EFQM in Education – The Hamdan–EFQM Model,” which addressed institutional excellence practices and the tangible impact of applying the Hamdan–EFQM Model on the quality of education and student outcomes.

The conference's closing activities included the Global Award Gala on Thursday evening, during which the official results of the Hamdan–EFQM Global Education Award were announced and the winning schools were honoured, in addition to the presentation of certificates of appreciation.

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