Peter Tabichi from Kenya has won the $1 million Varkey Foundation Global Teacher Prize award.
The winner was announced in a grand ceremony at the finale of the Global Education and Skills Forum in Dubai.
Tabichi was chosen from a list of 10 finalists from around the world.
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, was in attendance to witness the announcement and congratulate the finalists.
Abu Dhabi Crown Prince to hold official visit to Ecuador
Abu Dhabi's Crown Prince His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan will begin an official visit to Ecuador on Sunday, at the invitation of President Daniel Noboa.
'Edge of Life' campaign contributions exceed AED460 million in a week
Contributions to the 'Edge of Life' campaign to rescue five million children from hunger have exceeded AED460 million, one week after its launch.
Abu Dhabi trials autonomous freight trucks
Abu Dhabi has launched a pilot project to operate autonomous trucks within Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (KEZAD).
Dubai Police summons teen riders over dangerous stunts
Dubai Police have intensified night patrolling in residential areas after several teenagers were caught doing dangerous stunts on quad or motor bikes.
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