UAE: The prestigious 17th annual Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum Award ceremony concluded in a glittering and colorful function at Sheikh Rashid Hall at the World Trade centre here on April 22, 2015.
The best and the brightest schools, pupils, teachers and even families were awarded cash prizes after being named winners of the prestigious education award.
The Award honours, individuals who value their commitment and have a proven record of outstanding success in their respective educational field. The award for Distinguished academic performance has been designed to recognize academic achievements, talents, skills and leadership qualities. Sheikh Hamdan bin RashidAl Maktoum instituted this award 17 years ago.
Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Minister of Finance, distributed the awards to winners at a ceremony in Dubai on April 22, at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
There are four levels to the competition – international, Arab region, GCC and UAE. Within each level, there are several categories – best education research in the Arab region, excellent teacher, excellent student, excellent school management, best scientific innovation and best family.
It is a proud moment to all the Mangalorean expatriates that few sparkling and young talented students have been awarded in this ceremony.
Speaking to mangalorean.com, budding talent Rithika Rajpal shetty, studying in Grade 5 at Delhi Private School Dubai, who has achieved remarkable success in Dance, karate and Skating, said, “My parents and teachers support and constant encouragement truly played an immaculate role in achieving this prestigious award”.
Grade 3 student, Sprasha Prakash Shetty of Indian High school, excelled in academic performance along with multi talented curricular and extra-curricular activities, she narrated “My Parents, relatives, family and also my teachers transformed my dreams into actions transformed as stepping stone towards success for achieving the prestigious Sheikh Hamdan Award”.
Grade 3 Brent Adrial Anil D’Souza, studying Kindergarten Starters, Dubai owes his success to his faith in God and to his parents who encouraged him to remain motivated and study hard. He also expressed his gratitude to his helpful teachers, who taught him how to channelize his resources in the right direction.
It is truly believed that such award and accolade is required as an encouragement, which will improve self-confidence level, making them feel good about themselves and be true asset of the society.
Dear Sparsha Prakash Shetty,
Congratulations on your success! You have made us all proud. Keep up the good work!
Your dedication, enthusiasm and insight are really inspiring. I wish you many years of great achievements!
Congratulations Sparsha! You have made us all proud. Wish u for future achievements great…. Keep it up ……..
Congratulations to Sprasha Prakash Shetty and Mangalorean Students. Good coverage by Mangalorean.c om, well appreciated.
It is extremely kind and noble on the part of Sheikh Humdhan bin Rashid AlMahtourm to encourage young students from India to be selected to honor them with public Awards for their exemplary performance in studies at U.A.E. Many other Arab dignitaries gathered for the auspicious occasion is indeed noteworthy. These kind of awards and recognitions are not only a pride for the selected students as well as their families, but also a awareness and incentive for the local Arab students to realize that Indian students are hard working and determined to be the “best of the best” in their intellectual performance. Far away we come from our home towns with our families, and far away we outshine in our Educational achievements and make our dreams a reality. Many of these Indian students will continue to remain loyal to their host countries and will remain patriotic in their successful existence by giving their very best to the Arab nations. It is all mutual, and it is all the process of “giving and taking” so that everyone enjoys the benefit of our hard work, honest work and determined work.
Congratulations Sparsha! You have made us all proud. Keep up the good work!