Abu Dhabi University and Queen Rania Teacher Academy Partner to Foster Innovation and Educational Excellence
In line with its ongoing efforts to advance education in the UAE, Abu Dhabi University (ADU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Queen Rania Teacher Academy (QRTA) to enhance educational development across the region. The MoU will allow ADU’s faculty and QRTA’s experts to support teaching preparation, educational planning leadership, management, and policies. ADU and QRTA will organize events and educational programs to reshape the educational landscape through fostering innovation, knowledge sharing and educational excellence.
The MoU was signed by Professor Ghassan Aouad, Chancellor of ADU, and Dr. Osama Obeidat, Chief Executive Officer of QRTA, in the presence of ADU and QRTA leadership.
In order to address the region’s evolving education needs, both entities will draw from their own experiences and expertise to develop workshops that will help educators deliver quality education to university level students.
Additionally, the MoU will support faculty members, teachers, and students by promoting precise active learning assignments, increased team-building activities, and group and peer-to-peer learning.
Professor Ghassan Aouad, Chancellor of Abu Dhabi University, said: “Our partnership with the prestigious Queen Rania Teacher Academy signifies our dedication to elevating education quality and fostering a culture of innovation within our faculty and students. At ADU, we are committed to equipping our faculty members with world-class teaching tools to strengthen the future of education in the UAE, Jordan, and beyond. Over the past 20 years, ADU has been consistent in sustaining academic excellence and contributing to the educational sector both nationally and internationally.”
Dr. Osama Obeidat, CEO of the Queen Rania Teacher Academy, commented: “We are delighted to expand our collaboration with Abu Dhabi University through this MoU. This collaboration represents our shared vision to developing education and empowering educators to excel in their respective fields.”
Established in 2009, Queen Rania Teacher Academy is a non-profit organization committed to the vision of Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah of supporting and empowering educators with the skills to become creative and diligent professionals, who are well-equipped to nurture and lead future generations. The academy has been providing valuable professional learning opportunities for teachers and school leaders since its inception, with an outreach of over 100,000 professional development opportunities in the various programs.