As part of efforts to enhance education and ensure the health and safety of students, “Emirates Today” accompanied the Sharjah Private Education Authority team during an inspection tour of schools. This coincided with the return of students to in-person education for the third semester of the 2025-2026 academic year. The purpose of the tour was to ensure the readiness of schools and adherence to established procedures to guarantee a smooth educational process.
Readiness Verification
The tour was led by Dr. Muhaditha Al Hashimi, the head of the authority, alongside executive directors, central departments, and members of the corporate communication team. “Emirates Today” focused on assessing the readiness of schools and compliance with the procedures in place, including the availability of security and safety measures. The educational process was monitored, and the commitment of both students and teaching staff was ensured.
Celebratory Atmosphere
The schools included in the tour were filled with a unique celebratory atmosphere, with national flags raised in the courtyards as students enthusiastically sang the national anthem. This scene reflected a spirit of belonging and pride in national identity. A positive energy was evident in the classrooms, where students showed great enthusiasm for the return to in-person education, contributing to their active engagement with the teaching staff.
In-Person Return
Commenting on the visit, Dr. Muhaditha Al Hashimi stated, “This inspection tour reflects the authority’s ongoing commitment to monitoring the readiness of schools, in conjunction with the return to in-person education, and ensuring the provision of a safe and stimulating educational environment that meets the highest approved standards.”
School Commitment
She added, “We are keen to verify the extent to which schools adhere to the procedures and requirements, especially regarding the security and safety system, to ensure the safety of students and teaching staff and the stability of the educational process.” She noted that “the indicators we observed during the tour reflect a good level of readiness and discipline within the schools, along with the positive spirit we felt among the students.”
Monitoring Pace
Al Hashimi emphasized that the continuous monitoring pace contributes to raising the level of proactive readiness to address challenges and enhance the quality of education. She affirmed that the authority will continue to conduct regular field visits to improve the quality of education and support schools in implementing best practices, which will positively impact the outcomes of the educational process.
Through these efforts, the authority aims to provide high-quality and sustainable education that meets community aspirations, ensuring a safe and stable educational environment that supports the learning journey.