Marking the beginning of the new academic year, Her Highness Sheikha Fatima described the children of the UAE as the nation’s greatest wealth, stressing that their aspirations and potential are central to shaping its future.

Her Highness urged students to follow in the footsteps of their fathers and forefathers, remain committed to national values and identity, and use their knowledge, values and creativity to advance their country.

Her Highness Sheikha Fatima encouraged students to embrace school as a place for learning and exploration, value the guidance of their teachers, support their peers, and remain committed to respect, cooperation and responsibility. She also urged them to see challenges as opportunities to learn and progress towards their dreams.

Her Highness Sheikha Fatima concluded by wishing students a new academic year filled with learning, success and achievement, expressing her hope that they would remain ambitious, steadfast in their values and devoted to their nation.