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UNESCO grants Fujairah membership to GNLC
Gulf Today
|December 07, 2025
The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has granted membership to the Emirate of Fujairah in its Global Network of Learning Cities (GNLC) as part of its latest expansion.
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Fujairah now joins 72 cities from 46 countries, recognised for their commitment to making the right to education a reality for people of all ages at the local level.
With this update, the GNLC, launched in 2013, now includes 425 cities from 91 countries, collectively supporting lifelong learning opportunities for nearly 500 million citizens.
Commenting on Fujairah's admission to UNESCO's Global Network of Learning Cities, Sheikh Salem Bin Khalid Al Qassimi, UAE Minister of Culture, affirmed that this milestone reflects the UAE's unwavering commitment to advancing education, culture, and human development.
He stated: "The emirate's inclusion in the network stands as a testament to its strategic vision in expanding lifelong learning opportunities and cultivating a sustainable knowledge-based economy. It also underscores the enduring dedication of the UAE's wise leadership to empowering communities through education excellence, innovation, and sustainability."
Cette histoire est tirée de l'édition December 07, 2025 de Gulf Today.
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