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Her Excellency Sarah Al Amiri was appointed Minister of Education of the United Arab Emirates in July 2024. In this role, she oversees the development of educational policies and strategies in line with national aspirations. Her efforts aim to enhance the quality of educational outcomes and boost the efficiency and global competitiveness of the country’s educational sector.

Prior to this, Her Excellency served as Minister of State for Public Education and Advanced Technology, and Chairperson of the Emirates Schools Establishment from 2022 to 2024. During this time, she led the development of the public education sector in more than 500 schools across the UAE. She worked on improving the effectiveness of public schools, building the capacities of academic and administrative staff, and incorporating advanced sciences and technology into the public education system.

Her Excellency also chaired the UAE Space Agency from 2020 to 2024, where she oversaw the National Space Strategy 2030. Under her leadership, the agency achieved significant milestones that cemented the UAE's presence at the forefront of global space exploration.

From 2020 to 2022, Her Excellency held the post of Minister of State for Advanced Technology, having initially joined the federal government in 2017, when she was first appointed Minister of State for Advanced Sciences to spearhead the UAE’s science and technology portfolios. During her tenure, she led numerous programmes and initiatives aimed at supporting the scientific community, building a robust research and development ecosystem in the UAE, and expanding the use of technology across various sectors.

Her Excellency also served in several leadership positions, including Chairwoman of the Emirates Scientists Council (ESC), Chairperson of the UAE Council for the Fourth Industrial Revolution, and Chairwoman of the Board of Trustees of Dubai Future Academy.

Her Excellency began her professional career as a software engineer in the UAE's space industry. Progressing through the ranks, she led pioneering projects, such as the Emirates Mars Mission (Hope Probe) and the UAE Satellite Programme, that contributed to the growth of this strategic sector in the UAE.

Her Excellency Sarah Al Amiri holds a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in Computer Engineering from American University of Sharjah (AUS).