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H.E. Eng. Mohammed Al Qassim, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Education, emphasized that the
National Framework for Emirati Cultural Activities in Schools represents a qualitative leap in
strengthening Emirati national identity among students. This initiative involves carefully designed
activities that are collaboratively organized by both students and educational staff.

He highlighted that the Ministry of Education has undertaken numerous initiatives to strengthen
national identity among students, underscoring its renewed commitment to preparing generations
that take pride in their culture, heritage and national identity. Additionally, the ministry aims to
equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to confidently navigate the future.

H.E. Al Qassim further explained that the ministry will implement the framework and its diverse
range of activities and programs from early childhood education to the third cycle of schooling. He
commended the framework for its inclusivity and flexibility, as it enables students to participate in
cultural activities both inside and outside of school using innovative tools. These activities are
integrated into the extracurricular programs available in public schools.

The program’s operational model is strategically designed to include various aspects of cultural
engagement. In-school cultural engagement offers students innovative, hands-on experiences, as
well as preparations for museum field trips that align with the program's core themes. Cultural
engagement outside of school includes organizing field trips to cultural sites and libraries. The
online cultural engagement component provides educational resources and activities that are
seamlessly integrated across all courses, along with online guides for pre- and post-visit learning
and teaching materials. Lastly, community cultural engagement fosters stronger connections
between schools and local communities, encouraging sustainable involvement from families and
reinforcing the program's focus themes.

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