- ASIA EDUCATION REVIEW - OCTOBER 202688KCS FOUNDATION HONOURS 27 STUDENTS AT YES AWARDS 2026 DUBAIALEF EDUCATION EMPOWERS 90,000 TEACHERS WORLDWIDE ON TEACHERS DAYKCS Foundation, a Bihar-based non-profit focused on education, youth empowerment and social development, marked International Literacy Day with the YES Awards 2026 in Dubai on 4 October 2026. The event recognised 27 outstanding students from different countries for academic excellence, leadership, innovation, extracurricular achievements and community contributions.Reflecting UNESCO's 2026 theme 'Literacy for people, the planet and prosperity', the awards highlighted how education combined with leadership creates lasting social impact. A distinguished jury selected the awardees from numerous international nominations based on strong academic records and measurable community efforts.The programme was led by Dr Pankaj Jha, Dr Gautam Kumar, Dr Menaka Shekhar and Dr Sanjeet Jha. Dignitaries included Mr Prabhat Kumar Jha of NSIC and Shri Pabitra Kumar Majumder, Consul (Education) at the Indian Consulate in Dubai. Speakers from Deloitte, Banke International and other organisations addressed education, professional excellence and social responsibility.Supported by California Residences, Deloitte and SelexIQ Education Support Services, the event underscored cross-sector collaboration in advancing youth development.KCS Foundation celebrated International Literacy Day in Dubai by honouring 27 outstanding students from multiple countries at YES Awards 2026 for academic excellence, leadership and community impact. EROn World Teachers' Day, observed on 5 October, Alef Education highlighted the scale of its impact on educators and learners. The education technology company revealed that its solutions now support more than 90,000 educators across over 20,000 schools and serve more than two million registered students, including those in Abu Dhabi's public school system.Dr Aishah Al Yammahi, Strategic Advisor at Alef Education, said the platforms are built to support teachers who lay the foundations for students' futures. She stressed that families trust educators with this responsibility and that their influence lasts long after students leave the classroom.This year's message focused on the role of teachers in the age of artificial intelligence. While learning to use AI tools is relatively easy, the greater challenge is teaching students to question answers, use technology responsibly and prioritise human judgment. That understanding, she noted, is built in the classroom by teachers.Alef Education supports over 90,000 educators and two million students across 20,000 schools, highlighting teachers' vital role in responsible AI use on World Teachers' Day. ERDubai Business Associates draws a record 14,600 global applications for just 23 fully funded places, highlighting Dubai's growing appeal as a hub for international talent and career developmentNEWS
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