Source : WAM
The General Secretariat of the Khalifa Award for Education, part of the Zayed Humanitarian Legacy Foundation, announced the launch of the evaluation and judging phase for submissions in the 19th cycle – 2026.
This phase will be conducted through interviews carried out by specialised judging committees to review the educational projects and initiatives nominated across the various categories and fields.
The General Secretariat explained that the evaluation and judging phase aims to assess the actual impact of the submitted works, track their outcomes on the ground, and evaluate their contribution to developing the education system and enhancing the quality of the learning environment, in line with the excellence standards adopted by the Award.
Humaid Al Houti, Secretary-General of the Khalifa Award for Education, affirmed that this phase represents one of the most critical stages in the judging process, as it allows for a direct review of the outputs of the nominated works, evaluates their effectiveness and sustainability, and measures their positive impact on the educational field.
He highlighted that the evaluation committees include a distinguished group of experts and specialists in educational and academic fields. These committees study the nominated projects, analyse the results of their implementation, and assess how well they align with educational development needs, respond to modern transformations, and anticipate future requirements.
Al Houti noted that the field evaluation of the projects focuses on the degree to which the components of the educational process benefit from these initiatives, with students remaining the central focus and primary objective of education. He emphasized that the Award is dedicated to supporting initiatives that enhance the quality of education and strengthen its outcomes.
The Secretary-General expressed his gratitude for the efforts of the judging committees and teams, underlining that their work helps reinforce the leadership and prominence of the Khalifa Award for Education among specialised educational awards both regionally and internationally.
