Georgia: The Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, Giorgi Amilakhvari, met with the Minister of Education of the United Arab Emirates, Ahmad Belhoul Al Falah, during the World Government Summit in Dubai on February 14, 2024, Wednesday.
The two ministers discussed the implementation of joint educational projects between the two countries and agreed on future cooperation. They also exchanged views on the current challenges and opportunities in the field of education and science, as well as the best practices and innovations.
After the meeting, the ministers signed a memorandum of cooperation, which aims to strengthen the partnership between Georgia and the UAE in different levels of education and science. The memorandum covers various areas of cooperation, such as:
- Promoting the organization of joint scientific and educational visits, seminars, workshops, conferences, and exhibitions.
- Sharing information and experience on new technologies, digitalization, artificial intelligence, and other emerging fields.
- Implementing exchange programs for professors, trainers, experts, and students in various disciplines and institutions.
- Encouraging joint research projects and publications, as well as academic mobility and recognition.
- Supporting the development of vocational education and training, as well as lifelong learning and skills development.
The memorandum of cooperation is expected to enhance the bilateral relations between Georgia and the UAE, as well as to contribute to the advancement of education and science in both countries. The memorandum is also in line with the strategic goals of Georgia’s education system reform and the UAE’s vision for 2021.
Amilakhvari, along with Aleksandre Tsuladze, the First Deputy Minister of Education, was taking part in the Summit where Levan Davitashvili, the Georgian Economy Minister, on Tuesday delivered a speech on his Government’s implementation of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.
Ahmad Belhoul Al Falah
Ahmad Belhoul Al Falah is the Minister of Education in the United Arab Emirates. He has been holding this position since 22 May 2022. He is the former Minister of State for Higher Education and former Minister of State for Entrepreneurship and SMEs.
