UNESCO Adds Fujairah to Global Network of Learning Cities

Fujairah has joined the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization’s Global Network of Learning Cities as one of 72 new members recognised for advancing lifelong learning and education for all. The network, launched in 2013, now comprises 425 cities across 91 countries, collectively supporting nearly 500 million learners worldwide. The Fujairah Learning City Project outlines medium-term plans over the next three to five years to strengthen educational infrastructure, promote digital skills, foster community-based learning, enhance local artistic talent and develop a localised Learning City Strategy. Long-term goals over five to 10 years include establishing Fujairah as a regional leader in lifelong learning, achieving educational equity, expanding international collaborations, developing a skilled workforce and implementing measurable impact systems for learning initiatives. Under the patronage of Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad Al Sharqi, current initiatives include the Majlis Mohammed bin Hamad Al Sharqi as an inclusive dialogue platform for culture, innovation and civic engagement; Young Techpreneurs for children aged seven to 15 covering artificial intelligence, programming and cybersecurity; and the Fujairah Children’s Book Fair focusing on literacy, storytelling and inclusive education.