On World Teachers' Day, UAE leadership paid tribute to the dedicated educators who serve as the architects of the nation’s future. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President and Deputy Prime Minister, commemorated the occasion by sharing a poignant video that chronicles the inception of formal education in the country. The footage highlights the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan’s early initiatives in Al Ain, where he personally funded the establishment of the Al Nahyan Primary School. By uniting local Quranic scholars, the Founding Father laid the groundwork for a modern educational system, driven by his unwavering belief that a nation’s strength lies in the knowledge and ambition of its people.

The celebration saw a wave of appreciation from across the UAE’s top leadership, emphasizing the deep-rooted respect for the teaching profession. President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan shared a personal 1971 photograph dedicated to his former teacher, while Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum described educators as the "engineers of minds" who teach students not just subjects, but how to live and make decisions. This reverence for education is backed by significant national commitment, as evidenced by the UAE government’s recent budgetary focus on social development, ensuring that the country continues to invest heavily in the teachers who carry forward the vision of its founders.