Mohamed Bin Zayed University for Humanities (MBZUH) and Zayed Higher Organization for People of Determination (ZHO) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to support people of determination to join higher learning institutions and to provide them with scientific and cultural knowledge to integrate into professional fields.

The agreement was signed virtually by H.E. Dr. Khaled Al Dhaheri, Chancellor of Mohamed Bin Zayed University for Humanities, and H.E. Abdulla Abdulalee Alhumaidan, Secretary General of Zayed Higher Organization for People of Determination.

The UAE leadership has prioritised the integration of People of Determination into society and meeting their needs. In response, the new agreement aims to create a model experience for People of Determination in local institutions, and integrate them into educational research and professional fields.  Both signatories will develop detailed policies and standards for People of Determination to be admitted to universities and higher learning institutions.

Dr. Khaled Al Dhaheri opened the signing ceremony by expressing his appreciation for ZHO’s efforts as the leading entity in empowering People of Determination. His Excellency stressed MBZUH's commitment to harnessing the expertise of its academic staff and research centres to support People of Determination. Dr. Khaled said the agreement would strengthen MBZUH's efforts to enable people of determination to participate effectively in educational research and professional fields.

H.E. Abdulla Abdulalee Alhumaidan, Secretary General of Zayed Higher Organization for People of Determination, praised MBZUH's efforts and its ambitions to provide the necessary support to integrate People of Determination and contribute to their professional and scientific development. He said: "We are pleased with this partnership with Mohamed Bin Zayed University for Humanities, and look forward to the educational and professional opportunities it will offer. We hope that our experience in supporting and integrating People of Determination will serve as a model for all UAE institutions."

Key points of the MOU:

  • attract People of Determination to enroll in MBZUH academic programmes
  • adapt education programmes to meet student needs
  • ensure accessible facilities and support services at the university
  • provide training courses for university staff to better relate with People of Determination students or colleagues.