Sarah Al Amiri facts for kids
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Sarah Al Amiri
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سارة بنت يوسف الأميري
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Al Amiri in 2019
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| Minister of Education | |
| Assumed office 14 July 2024 |
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| Prime Minister | Mohammed bin Rashid |
| Preceded by | Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi (May 22- July 2024) |
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| Born | 1987 (age 37–38) United Arab Emirates |
| Alma mater | American University of Sharjah |
Sarah bint Yousef Al Amiri (Arabic: سارة بنت يوسف الأميري, born in 1987) is an important leader in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). She is currently the Minister of Education. Before this, she was the Minister of State for Advanced Technology.
Sarah Al Amiri also leads the UAE Space Agency. She is the chair of the UAE Council of Scientists. She also helped manage the exciting Emirates Mars Mission. This mission sent a probe to Mars!
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Early Life and Education
Sarah Al Amiri was born in the United Arab Emirates in 1987. She grew up in the city of Abu Dhabi. She went to the American University of Sharjah. There, she studied computer science. She earned both her bachelor's and master's degrees.
Even when she was young, Sarah was very interested in space. She loved aerospace engineering. However, when she was growing up, the UAE did not have its own space program.
Career in Science and Leadership
Sarah Al Amiri started her career at the Emirates Institution for Advanced Science and Technology. She worked on two important projects there. These were the DubaiSat-1 and DubaiSat-2 satellites.
In 2016, she became the head of the Emirates Scientist Council. This group helps guide science in the UAE. In 2018, she was also chosen to lead the UAE Council for the Fourth Industrial Revolution. This council focuses on new technologies.
Leading the Mars Mission
Sarah Al Amiri is the science leader for the Emirates Mars Mission. This mission is called "Hope." It is a big project that works with universities in the United States. These include the University of Colorado Boulder and Arizona State University.
She gave a talk at TEDxDubai Salon. She spoke about the amazing Hope Mars Mission. In 2015, the World Economic Forum recognized her. They named her one of their 50 Young Scientists. This was for her great work in science and engineering.
Role as Minister
In October 2017, Sarah Al Amiri became the Minister of State for Advanced Sciences. This was part of the United Arab Emirates Cabinet. To help science around the world, she visited many science places in the US. This happened in November 2017.
In November 2017, she also made history. She was the first Emirati person to speak at an international TED event. She talked about the Hope Mars Mission in Louisiana. The Hope probe launched in July 2020. It reached Mars in February 2021. This was a special time for the UAE. It was their 50th anniversary.
In February 2021, Time magazine included her on their "Time 100 Next" list. This list names 100 influential people. In May 2022, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid gave her a new role. She became the Minister of State for Public Education and Future Technology. She also chaired the Emirates Schools Establishment.
In July 2024, the Emirates Schools Establishment joined the UAE Ministry of Education. Sarah Al Amiri then became the Minister of Education.
International Cooperation
In 2021, Sarah Al Amiri was chosen as a Bloomberg New Economy Catalyst. This program brings together global leaders. She attended the annual New Economy Forum in Singapore.
In March 2025, Sarah Al Amiri signed two important agreements. These were with Russia's Ministry of Education. The agreements aim to improve education around the world. They also focus on sharing science knowledge. And they help develop student talents.
See also
In Spanish: Sarah Amiri para niños
