Abu Dhabi: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has congratulated students, teachers, school administrators and parents on the start of the new academic year, wishing them a successful year that supports the UAE's educational journey.In a post on social media, His Highness said: "With the start of the new academic year, I extend my congratulations to students, teachers, administrators, and parents, and wish them a successful year that continues to support our nation's educational journey."His Highness described children as the nation's "true wealth" and encouraged them to begin the school year with optimism, ambition and determination, making the most of opportunities to gain knowledge and develop life skills. Sheikh Mohamed also stressed the importance of continued cooperation between families and schools to foster a passion for lifelong learning, equip students with future skills, and strengthen a sense of identity and values.The start of the new academic year sees students across the UAE returning to classrooms, with schools welcoming learners for the 2026-2027 academic year.
