emirates7 - The Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences hosted the Hamdan Forum for Giftedness Identification and Development at UAE University in Al Ain. The event, themed "Interaction among Education, Industry, and International Partnerships in Giftedness Identification and Development," brought together participants to explore ways to strengthen collaboration across sectors in nurturing talent.
Dr. Khalifa Al Suwaidi, Executive Director of the Hamdan Foundation, emphasized that the forum’s goal was to foster cooperation between education, industry, and international partners to support the development of gifted individuals. The forum featured a distinguished group of academics, experts, and students dedicated to talent cultivation.
Dr. Al Suwaidi explained that the forum offered a comprehensive platform for discussing critical issues and challenges related to identifying and nurturing talent. He stressed that investing in gifted individuals is essential for a prosperous future.
“Identifying and developing talent is a strategic priority for the Hamdan Foundation,” he stated, highlighting the importance of cross-sector collaboration to support gifted individuals, develop their skills, and empower them to excel in various fields. He also noted that the forum represents a crucial step toward shaping the next generation of leaders and innovators.
The forum featured a keynote session titled "Talent from School to University: Guiding Towards Future Readiness," delivered by Dr. Alaa El-Din Abdelhamid, Professor of Measurement, Evaluation, and Statistics at Aswan University in Egypt. A panel discussion followed, where specialists and academics exchanged ideas on fostering collaboration between sectors to support gifted individuals.
In addition, specialized workshops were held on best practices for identifying and developing talent, including topics such as "Challenges and Opportunities for Talent Development in the Digital Age" and the "Space Science Enrichment Program for Gifted Students." Several presentations showcased practical projects and case studies focused on fostering innovation and creativity among young people.
Attendees praised the forum as an important platform for promoting cross-sector collaboration and inspiring initiatives to nurture gifted individuals.
Dr. Khalifa Al Suwaidi, Executive Director of the Hamdan Foundation, emphasized that the forum’s goal was to foster cooperation between education, industry, and international partners to support the development of gifted individuals. The forum featured a distinguished group of academics, experts, and students dedicated to talent cultivation.
Dr. Al Suwaidi explained that the forum offered a comprehensive platform for discussing critical issues and challenges related to identifying and nurturing talent. He stressed that investing in gifted individuals is essential for a prosperous future.
“Identifying and developing talent is a strategic priority for the Hamdan Foundation,” he stated, highlighting the importance of cross-sector collaboration to support gifted individuals, develop their skills, and empower them to excel in various fields. He also noted that the forum represents a crucial step toward shaping the next generation of leaders and innovators.
The forum featured a keynote session titled "Talent from School to University: Guiding Towards Future Readiness," delivered by Dr. Alaa El-Din Abdelhamid, Professor of Measurement, Evaluation, and Statistics at Aswan University in Egypt. A panel discussion followed, where specialists and academics exchanged ideas on fostering collaboration between sectors to support gifted individuals.
In addition, specialized workshops were held on best practices for identifying and developing talent, including topics such as "Challenges and Opportunities for Talent Development in the Digital Age" and the "Space Science Enrichment Program for Gifted Students." Several presentations showcased practical projects and case studies focused on fostering innovation and creativity among young people.
Attendees praised the forum as an important platform for promoting cross-sector collaboration and inspiring initiatives to nurture gifted individuals.