UAE President urges students to 'dream big' as they return to school

In an inspiring audio message, UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has urged students to "dream big" as they begin the new academic year.

In his speech, which was broadcast in classrooms across the country this morning, His Highness welcomed students and teachers to the start of what he hoped would be a successful academic year.

His Highness urged students to never stop learning, and reiterated the role of schools in nurturing young people’s ambitions.

He also gave a special mention to teachers and all those working in the education sector for the invaluable role they play in UAE society.

His Highness went on to explain that education does not only take place in school, but also requires the participation of families and the whole of society ‘to help us achieve our goals and ambitions.’ Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed ended his audio message by expressing his pride in the UAE’s students and in what they will achieve in the future.

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