Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: As part of Abu Dhabi’s ongoing efforts to strengthen education quality and uphold high academic standards, the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK), led by its newly appointed Chairman H.E. The visits focused on recognizing strong academic performance and reinforcing the importance of national identity and future-ready skills, reflecting ADEK’s commitment to developing well-rounded learners. The visit continued at Al Ghad School, which holds a unique position as the first charter school in Abu Dhabi to graduate a cohort. Across Early Childhood and K-12, ADEK licenses and regulates nurseries and private schools in Abu Dhabi while also legislating, mandating, and managing its own Charter Schools and 2 schools for People of Determination. ADEK also annually provides distinguished Abu Dhabi students with full scholarships and support to study at the best universities around the world.