Dubai: H.E. Hussain Muhammad, Consul General of Pakistan, served as the Chief Guest at the World Champion Recognition Ceremony for the CENTURY Tech Challenge 2026, held at the English Language Private School (ELPS) in Dubai. The event celebrated ELPS’ achievement of securing the top global rank in the CENTURY Spring Challenge 2026, distinguishing itself among over one million learners from more than 1,500 schools across 70 countries.

According to Press Information Department, the ceremony was attended by several dignitaries, including Mr. Hassan Ibrahim Hokal, Chairman, Mr. Mohammad Rashid Ashraf, Co-Chairman, Mr. Ahmed Geddy, Governor, and members of the Board of Governors, alongside school leadership, educationists, parents, and students. The Consul General congratulated the school management, principal, teachers, students, and parents for their international success, emphasizing the pride it brings to both the institution and the Pakistani community in the UAE.

The Consul General praised the students for their dedication and hard work in achieving global recognition and commended the school staff for creating an environment conducive to academic excellence. He underscored the importance of education in building prosperous societies and acknowledged the visionary leadership of the UAE for its commitment to educational excellence and innovation.

The event also saw the presence of Mr. Ali Zeb Khan, Trade & Investment Counsellor, and Mr. Muhammad Saleh, Press Counsellor from the Consulate, highlighting the significance of the occasion for the Pakistani community in the UAE.