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10 – 12 November 2026 | Dubai World Trade Centre Sheikh Saeed Halls 1, 2 & 3

Dr. Amal Al Qahtani

Director of School Development and Support Department - Ministry of Education UAE

Dr Amal Al Qahtani

Dr. Amal Al Qahtani is the Director of School Support and Development at the Ministry of Education – United Arab Emirates, with extensive experience in gifted education, school improvement, and educational leadership. She holds a PhD in Educational Sciences and has led national initiatives to identify and support talented learners, build enrichment programmes, and align schools with federal evaluation standards, contributing to higher student achievement and innovative, learner-centred school environments.

Speaker Sessions

Leaders in Education 1637

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Opening speech: The future of education… begins here

Session Summary:

Dr. Amal Al-Qahtani’s opening remarks consisted of five main points:

Pillar 1: Vision and Strategic Direction

  • The Ministry of Education – UAE envisions empowering schools and educators through technology and artificial intelligence to create exceptional learning experiences.
  • The school is redefined as a hub for innovation, creativity, and continuous learning, not just a place for teaching.

Pillar 2: Innovation and Artificial Intelligence in Education

  • AI is a partner, not a replacement for teachers, enhancing data-driven personalization and learner support.
  • Key initiatives highlighted:
    1. Empowering educators with AI competencies.
    2. Developing digital curricula aligned with innovation.
    3. Designing smart assessment systems responsive to learners’ differences.
    4. Creating innovative learning environments that promote well-being and creativity.

 Pillar 3: School Leadership as the Engine of Change

  • Inspirational leadership is essential to turn vision into tangible school realities.
  • Empowered leaders drive innovation, motivate teachers, and sustain meaningful educational transformation.

 Pillar 4: The Student at the Core

  • The learner remains the central focus of the educational process.
  • The goal is to nurture critical thinkers and problem-solvers who can create opportunities and shape the future.

Pillar 5: Recommendations and Conclusion

  • Encourages collaboration and knowledge exchange through international forums such as GESS.
  • Concludes that the future of education begins with every idea that believes in change and every hand that helps build tomorrow.

Speakers:

  • Dr Amal Al Qahtani
    Dr. Amal Al Qahtani | Director of School Development and Support Department - Ministry of Education UAE

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