Hamdan Bin Rashid Foundation Engages In Global Dialogue At International Congress For Gifted Education In Türkiye

The Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences recently participated in the 10th International Congress on Gifted and Talented Education. This event was hosted by Dokuz Eylül University in Izmir, Türkiye, and brought together scientists, education experts, and practitioners from across the globe.

Dr. Mariam Al Ghawi, Director of the Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum Centre for Giftedness and Innovation, took part in a panel discussion on the congress's second day. She highlighted the Foundation's initiatives to create learning environments that nurture talent and innovation. Her presentation aligned with the Centre’s vision of establishing flexible educational systems that encourage creative thinking among gifted students.

During her presentation, Dr. Al Ghawi detailed several key initiatives led by the Hamdan Centre for Giftedness and Innovation. These include programs for identifying talent, developing specialised enrichment modules, and using artificial intelligence to support personalised learning pathways. She also discussed the Centre’s strategic focus on international partnerships to drive sustainable impact at both national and regional levels.

The session was moderated by Şevket Başer Kamahlı from the Turkish Ministry of National Education. It saw strong engagement from attendees, especially on topics like integrating gifted education into national development strategies and balancing equity with excellence in education systems.

The 10th International Conference on Gifted and Talented Education is recognised as a leading global academic forum in this field. The congress aims to explore current trends in gifted education and enhance academic institutions' roles in developing strategies to identify exceptional student potential. Discussions also covered differentiated learning, educational equity, and modern technologies' role in creating stimulating learning environments.

Dr. Al Ghawi emphasised that participating in such international forums provides valuable opportunities to share successful models with global institutions. "The Foundation’s active presence reinforces the UAE’s position as a global reference in gifted education," she noted, supporting cross-border collaboration in educational research.

Recommendations for Future Strategies

The conference concluded with recommendations to expand international cooperation and adopt more inclusive educational models. It stressed refining education policies to ensure excellence for all learners while highlighting teachers', families', and technology's essential roles in supporting gifted students.

With inputs from WAM