With the attendance of 10 Education Ministers and more than 1200 delegates, the World Schools Summit 2025 concluded at Yasmina British Academy in Abu Dhabi with a strong global call for responsible AI in education. The two day gathering united over 1200 delegates and students from more than 90 countries, hosted by Aldar Education and Emirates Foundation, and organised by T4 Education.
International Participation and Programme Highlights
Delegates included ministers and senior government officials representing Brazil, Ethiopia, Ghana, Indonesia, the Philippines, Colombia and Zimbabwe. The rich programme featured plenaries, debates, student led EdTalks, masterclasses and ministerial insights such as those from Professor Torerai Moyo, Zimbabwe’s Minister of Primary and Secondary Education.
Key sessions included Mother Tongue Matters, exploring language policy and parental engagement, and a panel on designing an authentic UAE curriculum that embeds cultural identity while remaining globally competitive. The panel featured Yasmina Executive Principal Keith Miller. The event also showcased inspiring student talks, forward looking presentations on future learning and a creativity masterclass by Grammy Award winning producer Theron Feemster. Yasmina British Academy students opened and closed the summit with impressive performances.
Major Funding Commitments Announced
A significant announcement revealed more than sixty five million dollars in commitments from Google, Microsoft and the Children’s Investment Fund Foundation to advance AI literacy, youth skills and improved learning outcomes across the MENA region and globally.
Leadership Reflections
Sahar Cooper, Chief Executive Officer of Aldar Education, commented:
“I have been immensely proud to witness this extraordinary World Schools Summit unfold right here in Abu Dhabi and on the campus of our very own Yasmina British Academy. To see so many brilliant minds from across the globe come together and engage in such meaningful, forward-looking discussions on the future of education has been truly inspiring. Above all, I am incredibly proud of our Yasmina students – their maturity, confidence, and visionary thinking shone through in every EdTalk and performance. They reminded us all of the true purpose behind our work. AI can provide answers, but it cannot inspire a student. It cannot celebrate curiosity or guide someone through failure. As millions of jobs transform under the force of AI, our responsibility as educators is to ignite the entrepreneurial spirit, nurture bold leaders, and equip every learner to turn challenges into opportunities.”
A Launchpad for Global Collaboration
The summit reinforced the vital role of students and educators in shaping the future. Organisers expressed gratitude to Aldar Education, Emirates Foundation, Google, Microsoft, HP and CIFF, along with all delegates and Yasmina British Academy students for their contributions.
The insights, relationships and commitments emerging from the World Schools Summit 2025 are expected to drive meaningful action across schools, systems and communities worldwide, ensuring every learner is prepared to thrive in an increasingly AI powered world.
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