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UAE’s Big Push for Education.

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Education isn’t just a luxury—it’s the foundation of everything. The UAE knows this better than most and has been throwing serious weight behind it. On International Day of Education, the UAE reminded everyone that they’re all in, not just at home but globally. Whether it’s kids stuck in crisis zones or countries that need a boost, the UAE is showing up. Take the Digital School, for example. This isn’t just some flashy tech project—it’s real help for real kids. Launched under the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, it’s already reached 160,000 kids across 13 countries and trained over 2,500 teachers. In Lebanon alone, it’s starting with 40,000 kids who would otherwise be left in the cold—literally and figuratively. But they’re not stopping there. Since 2018, the UAE has thrown $200 million into global education programs, helping countries that need it the most. They’re also backing initiatives for Palestinian refugees through UNRWA and giving out scholarships...