Sheikh Hamdan Meets Dubai Students Following International Gold Medal Win

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council, met with a group of high-achieving students from Dubai following their recent success at international academic competitions, including a gold medal win at the International Economics Olympiad. \n\n The meeting, held at the Dubai Executive Council, recognized the achievements of students from GEMS Modern Academy who represented the UAE on the global stage. The delegation included the team that secured the UAE’s first-ever gold medal at the International Economics Olympiad (IEO) 2023, alongside winners from the World Schools Debating Championship. \n\n Academic Excellence and Global Rankings \n The UAE team’s gold medal at the IEO marks a significant entry for the country in the specialized competition, which evaluates students on economics, business case studies, and financial literacy. Sheikh Hamdan praised the students for their technical proficiency and their ability to compete against peer groups from over 50 countries. \n\n During the meeting, Sheikh Hamdan emphasized that the youth’s performance in international arenas serves as a benchmark for the quality of the…