In a momentous event on Friday, October 24, 2025, 16 students in Dubai were honored to receive personal letters from Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, marking their selection as the inaugural members of the newly established Dubai Students Council. Alongside the letters, the students were gifted a copy of ‘Lessons from Life,’ authored by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. The council, comprising a diverse group of students, aims to represent the voices of nearly 400,000 students across Dubai’s private education system. The council’s first official meeting was attended by Abdulla Al Basti, Secretary General of the Executive Council of Dubai, and Aisha Miran, Director General of Dubai’s Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), along with her team. The students expressed their excitement and commitment to making a positive impact. Moza Ahmed, the Chairperson, and Elliott Bathe, the Vice Chairperson, are among the council members. Membership is valid for one academic year, with the possibility of renewal based on performance and eligibility criteria. The council will act as a vital link between the student community and KHDA, fostering collaboration and addressing student concerns.
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