Abu Dhabi: UAE Vice-President, Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum made surprise phone calls to high-school top-achievers in the United Arab Emirates.
Shaikh Mohammed called three female high-school students who had achieved top scores in the 2017-18 academic year, reported Khaleej Times.
"I am happy to share with the high school top achievers their success and joy... Education will always remain the top priority of the UAE government," Shaikh Mohammed said.
“Being aware of the value of knowledge and its role in improving our lives is critical to our success. Education will always remain the top priority of the government. Science and learning are key to the progress of nations.”
“Our investment in the future starts with preparing youth to achieve the highest levels of excellence. We have high ambitions for our youth and we will spare no effort in helping them tap their fullest potential.