Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences

A Leading Institution in Excellence Creation

Designing and implementing distinguished awards and programs that empower achievements in medicine and education, while nurturing the giftedness of individuals.

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Foundation Supreme President His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum

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Giving that never stops... despite the absence

The Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Award for Distinguished Academic Performance was established in 1998, and the Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Award for Medical Sciences in 1999, at the initiative of the late Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum. Both initiatives aimed to support quality in education and medicine, and nurture talent and innovation. The awards have expanded from local to international, in collaboration with prestigious organizations. In 2018, the Hamdan Bin Rashid Foundation for Distinguished Academic Performance was established, and in 2023, the Hamdan Bin Rashid Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences was established, to promote excellence and creativity in these two sectors.

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Designing and implementing distinguished awards and programs that empower achievements in medicine and education, while nurturing the giftedness of individuals.

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Seventh cycle laureates

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Innovative educational and medical support to develop future skills.

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FabLab

The Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences launched the "Fab Lab UAE" project with the aim of fostering an innovative and productive Emirati generation. The project seeks to create a supportive environment for innovation and establish a comprehensive infrastructure by providing community centers known as Fab Labs.

"Fab Lab" is short for "Fabrication Laboratory," which refers to a manufacturing lab. These labs grant access to the latest tools, devices, and software in the world of digital fabrication, making them available to all segments of society.

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World Giftedness Center

Hamdan Bin Rashed Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences is pleased to launch the World Giftedness Center (WGC) on the 18th of October 2021. The WGC is a bespoke initiative that furthers a tradition at Hamdan Foundation, of encouragement and support for distinguished and sound scientific works in gifted education and talent development. It is a global center that joins gifted students, scholars and professionals in the field of giftedness from all around the globe, through its bespoke web-designed platform, that facilities multi–interactive learning pathways through its unique online courses and live sessions of mentoring. It exclusively provides for its members short educational films, training programs, and access to publications, such as scientific journals in giftedness. It connects scholars and researchers from around the globe to create a specialized hub for scientific research. It promotes gifted and talented quality education through an international accreditation agency. The Center will showcase global awards and conferences in best practice and research in giftedness.

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Gifted Discovery Program

The Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Center for Talent and Innovation focuses on meeting the educational, psychological, and social needs of gifted students in an engaging environment. It aims to enhance their development by offering specialized programs that support their skills and interests, providing opportunities for learning beyond the classroom, and fostering a nurturing atmosphere for their personal growth.

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