UAE: Sheikh Abdullah’s speech on why he sends his children to government schools goes viral

UAE: Sheikh Abdullah’s speech on why he sends his children to government schools goes viral

The minister speaks during a session discussing the future of education at the Government Annual Meetings held on Wednesday

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (C), delivers a speech during the UAE Annual Government Meetings.Photo: WAM

Published: Thu 24 Nov 2022, 3:30 PM Last updated: Thu 24 Nov 2022, 3:50 PM

“I send my children to study in government schools and I will monitor their development. What is unacceptable for me when it comes to the education of my own children, I will not accept for the children of the UAE.”

These words were spoken by Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and Chairman of the Education and Human Resources Council during a session discussing the future of education at the Government Annual Meetings held on Wednesday.

The speech went viral on social media, with netizens discussing the minister's words and praising them across platforms.

The session was attended by both the President, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.

During the session, Sheikh Abdullah said that enhancing the future of