{"id":7235,"date":"2025-01-14T12:24:26","date_gmt":"2025-01-14T08:24:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.merrylandinternational.net\/newsite\/?p=7235"},"modified":"2026-01-13T12:12:38","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T08:12:38","slug":"merryland-international-school-wins-the-zayed-sustainability-prize-2025-in-the-global-schools-category","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.merrylandinternational.net\/newsite\/2025\/01\/14\/merryland-international-school-wins-the-zayed-sustainability-prize-2025-in-the-global-schools-category\/","title":{"rendered":"Merryland International School Wins the Zayed Sustainability Prize 2025 in the Global Schools Category"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:50px\"><\/div>\n<p>We are thrilled to announce that Merryland International School has been awarded the prestigious <strong>Zayed Sustainability Prize 2025<\/strong> in the <strong>Global Schools category<\/strong>. This remarkable achievement reflects our unending commitment to sustainability, innovation, and education.<\/p>\n<p>The Zayed Sustainability Prize, established to honor the legacy of the UAE\u2019s Founding Father, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, recognizes outstanding contributions in driving impactful and innovative solutions to global challenges. Receiving this accolade is a testament to our dedication to empowering students as change-makers and fostering sustainable practices within and beyond our school community.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7232 alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/www.merrylandinternational.net\/newsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2award-mis.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2323\" height=\"1291\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.merrylandinternational.net\/newsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2award-mis.jpg 2323w, http:\/\/www.merrylandinternational.net\/newsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2award-mis-300x167.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.merrylandinternational.net\/newsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2award-mis-1024x569.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/www.merrylandinternational.net\/newsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2award-mis-768x427.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.merrylandinternational.net\/newsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2award-mis-1536x854.jpg 1536w, http:\/\/www.merrylandinternational.net\/newsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2award-mis-2048x1138.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2323px) 100vw, 2323px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This extraordinary milestone would not have been possible without the vision and leadership of our founder, <strong>Mrs. Susheela George<\/strong>, who established Merryland International School in 1978. Her dedication to providing a world-class education rooted in values and innovation has shaped the school into a leading institution. Her passion for nurturing young minds and her belief in the power of education have inspired generations.<\/p>\n<p>We also extend our deepest gratitude to our Chairman, <strong>Mr. Aaron Grandon<\/strong>, whose long-term vision and love for the nation have been instrumental in steering the school toward new heights. His contributions to the educational community of the UAE and his commitment to sustainability have significantly shaped our journey, ensuring that our students are prepared to thrive in a rapidly evolving world.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7231 alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/www.merrylandinternational.net\/newsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1award-mis-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1622\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.merrylandinternational.net\/newsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1award-mis-scaled.jpg 2560w, http:\/\/www.merrylandinternational.net\/newsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1award-mis-300x190.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.merrylandinternational.net\/newsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1award-mis-1024x649.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/www.merrylandinternational.net\/newsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1award-mis-768x487.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.merrylandinternational.net\/newsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1award-mis-1536x973.jpg 1536w, http:\/\/www.merrylandinternational.net\/newsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1award-mis-2048x1298.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>At Merryland International School, we believe that education is the cornerstone of sustainable development. Through various initiatives, including eco-friendly projects, renewable energy solutions, and innovative curriculum integration, our students have been actively involved in addressing environmental and social issues. This award serves as a motivation to continue nurturing future leaders who are equipped to make a positive difference in the world.<\/p>\n<p>We are proud of our students and staff, whose hard work, creativity, and passion have brought this honour to our school. Their efforts reflect the values of teamwork and resilience that define our institution. As we celebrate this achievement, we remain committed to expanding our sustainability efforts and inspiring others to join the journey toward a greener, more inclusive future.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7250\" src=\"http:\/\/www.merrylandinternational.net\/newsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/awardees.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"825\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.merrylandinternational.net\/newsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/awardees.jpeg 1600w, http:\/\/www.merrylandinternational.net\/newsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/awardees-300x155.jpeg 300w, http:\/\/www.merrylandinternational.net\/newsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/awardees-1024x528.jpeg 1024w, http:\/\/www.merrylandinternational.net\/newsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/awardees-768x396.jpeg 768w, http:\/\/www.merrylandinternational.net\/newsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/awardees-1536x792.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our students, staff, parents, and supporters who have contributed to this milestone. Together, we continue to strive for a brighter and more sustainable future.<\/p>\n<p>Announcement Zayed Sustainability Prize 2025<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><div class=\"su-youtube su-u-responsive-media-yes\"><iframe width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-2y7aXHiBY4?\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture\" title=\"\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>Merryland receiving the Zayed Sustainability Prize 2025<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><div class=\"su-youtube su-u-responsive-media-yes\"><iframe width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/oMl4dUtCua4?\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture\" title=\"\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">VIEW THE FULL EVENT COVERAGE HERE<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7252\" src=\"http:\/\/www.merrylandinternational.net\/newsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/national-news.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1312\" height=\"1941\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.merrylandinternational.net\/newsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/national-news.jpg 1312w, http:\/\/www.merrylandinternational.net\/newsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/national-news-203x300.jpg 203w, http:\/\/www.merrylandinternational.net\/newsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/national-news-692x1024.jpg 692w, http:\/\/www.merrylandinternational.net\/newsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/national-news-768x1136.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.merrylandinternational.net\/newsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/national-news-1038x1536.jpg 1038w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1312px) 100vw, 1312px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We are thrilled to announce that Merryland International School has been awarded the prestigious Zayed Sustainability Prize 2025 in the Global Schools category. This remarkable achievement reflects our unending commitment to sustainability, innovation, and education. The Zayed Sustainability Prize, established to honor the legacy of the UAE\u2019s Founding Father, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, recognizes outstanding contributions in driving impactful and innovative solutions to global challenges. Receiving this accolade is a testament to our dedication to empowering students as change-makers and fostering sustainable practices within and beyond our school&#8230; <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":7233,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[9,4],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.merrylandinternational.net\/newsite\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7235"}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.merrylandinternational.net\/newsite\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.merrylandinternational.net\/newsite\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.merrylandinternational.net\/newsite\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.merrylandinternational.net\/newsite\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7235"}],"version-history":[{"count":17,"href":"http:\/\/www.merrylandinternational.net\/newsite\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7235\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8069,"href":"http:\/\/www.merrylandinternational.net\/newsite\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7235\/revisions\/8069"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.merrylandinternational.net\/newsite\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7233"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.merrylandinternational.net\/newsite\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7235"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.merrylandinternational.net\/newsite\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7235"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.merrylandinternational.net\/newsite\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7235"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}