Hamdan Centre for Giftedness and Innovation, part of Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences, secured second place in Champion’s Award at FIRST® LEGO® League Asia Open Championship 2026, held in Beijing from 13 to 16 August 2026. The result is the highest
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Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences, represented by Hamdan Bin Rashid Centre for Giftedness and Innovation, participated in Al Maqeedh Season 2026 by delivering the interactive workshop “The Sustainable City” for gifted students and their parents. Held in response to an invitation from the Community Development Authority (CDA), the
Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences and the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai (GDRFA Dubai) explored opportunities to strengthen cooperation and exchange expertise in the fields of institutional innovation and capacity development, supporting government excellence and enhancing institutional
Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences has concluded the 2026 Tomorrow’s Skills Summer Forum following three weeks of training and hands-on programmes involving more than 100 students. The Forum featured specialised programmes in giftedness, innovation, artificial intelligence, robotics, the Internet of Things and entrepreneurship,
H.E. Dr. Jamal Al Muhairi, Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences, inaugurated the 2026 Tomorrow’s Skills Summer Forum Projects Exhibition, which showcased the outcomes of three weeks of intensive educational and training programmes involving more than 100 students. The exhibition
His Excellency Dr. Khalifa Al Suwaidi, Secretary-General and Executive Director of Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences, met with His Excellency Ali Abdulla Juma Alhaj Al Ali, Ambassador and Permanent Delegate of the United Arab Emirates to UNESCO, at the headquarters of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural
His Excellency Qun Chen, Assistant Director-General for Education at the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), received His Excellency Dr. Khalifa Al Suwaidi, Secretary-General and Executive Director of Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences, at UNESCO headquarters in Paris, on the sidelines of the
Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences celebrated the UAE’s 54th Eid Al Etihad through a comprehensive national event inspired by the spirit of its previous commemorations and reflecting the values of the Union and the Emirati identity in their finest form. The Foundation hosted the celebration at its headquarters in […]
Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences has announced the organization of the 3rd World Giftedness Center International Conference, to be held virtually from October 20 to 23, 2025, under the theme “Educating the Gifted in the Era of Prosperous Artificial Intelligence”. The event will feature a distinguished lineup of international […]
Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences hosted a celebration today at the Dubai Officers Club in honor of World Teachers’ Day 2025, observed globally under the UNESCO-declared theme “Recasting teaching as a collaborative profession”. The event brought together a distinguished group of educators and educational leaders from across the
Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences, Forum on Educational Innovation and Knowledge-to-Practice Transformation, organized by the Arab Bureau of Education for the Gulf States in collaboration with Qatar’s Ministry of Education and Higher Education. The event was held in Doha from 15–16 September 2025, alongside the ceremony honoring
Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences participated in the second edition of the Dubai Medical Research Forum (DMRF 2025), organized by Dubai Health Authority on September 12–13 at the Grand Hyatt Dubai. The event brought together leading researchers, healthcare executives, and policymakers from the UAE and abroad. At its dedicated
Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences today (Sunday, 17 August 2025) launched the opening session for the evaluation of its local and Gulf awards for the 2025 cycle, with the participation of judging panels and a distinguished group of experts and educators. The initiative aims to ensure a rigorous and […]
Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences participated in the World Council for Gifted and Talented Children Conference (WCGTC 2025), held in Braga, Portugal, from 29 July to 2 August 2025. The event brought together a distinguished gathering of experts, academics, and specialists in giftedness and excellence from around the world. […]
Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences, has concluded the 2025 Summer Camp for Talent and Innovation, held under the theme “Skills of Tomorrow”. The camp welcomed the participation of over 130 gifted and innovative students from across the UAE, offering an advanced educational environment designed to cultivate future
Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences has launched the 2025 Summer Camp for Gifted Students under the theme “Skills of Tomorrow”. The program officially opened yesterday at Al Shindagha Museum, welcoming around 130 gifted and innovative students from across the UAE. Held over two weeks, the camp provides a specialized […]
Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences, represented by Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Center for Giftedness and Innovation, organized an interactive training program that welcomed a student delegation from Saint Joseph High School for Antonine Sisters. The initiative is part of the Foundation’s strategic efforts to promote educational
The International Task Force on Teachers has formally appointed Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences as a member of the High-Level Steering Committee responsible for guiding a comprehensive global study by UNESCO on the status of teachers worldwide. The decision was announced during the most recent meeting of the Teacher […]
Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences held an introductory workshop on Hamdan–EFQM Global Educational Award at its headquarters in Dubai. The event drew wide participation from school representatives across the United Arab Emirates and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. Commenting on the occasion, His Excellency Dr. Khalifa Al
As part of its efforts to raise awareness about its educational awards and encourage wider participation, Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences organized a series of field visits to schools across all emirates of the UAE. During these visits, the Foundation’s team delivered comprehensive presentations introducing the various award





























