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Dubai AI Literacy Programme to Reach 80,500 Students
Dubai has announced a major AI literacy programme for private schools that will reach around 80,500 students, unveiled at the World Governments Summit 2026. The multi-year initiative is a partnership between KHDA, DP World Foundation and MIT RAISE, running until February 2030.
5 Feb 2026
Dubai Golden Visa: Sheikh Hamdan Honors 200+ Educators
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed awarded Dubai Golden Visas to more than 200 outstanding educators on World Teachers' Day, granting 10-year residency as part of Dubai's E33 Education Strategy. A new application round opens October 15 via KHDA.
11 Oct 2025
Harrow International School Dubai Opens in 2026 by Taaleem
Taaleem Holdings PJSC has received initial approval from the KHDA to build a second Harrow International School in Dubai on a 50,000 sqm site along Hessa Street. The campus will open for the 2026 academic year with capacity for up to 1,800 students following a British curriculum.
14 Apr 2025
Dubai Makes Arabic Mandatory for Under-6s in Private Schools
Dubai has made Arabic lessons mandatory for children under six in all private schools and early childhood centres. KHDA's Loughat Al Daad programme — part of the Education 33 strategy — phases in from September 2025, with teachers required to dedicate at least one-third of
22 Feb 2025
Dubai Golden Visa for Outstanding Teachers
Dubai is awarding 10-year Golden Visas to top private-sector educators. KHDA accepts institutional nominations from mid-October to mid-December each year. Here is who qualifies and how to apply.
7 Oct 2024
Dubai Private Schools Rank 2nd in PISA Financial Literacy
Dubai's private schools ranked 2nd out of 20 countries in PISA 2022 financial literacy with a score of 522, and 6th out of 64 in creative thinking with a score of 36 — both above the OECD average — in their first-ever participation in those domains.
28 Jun 2024
KHDA Pauses Dubai Private School Inspections for 2024-25
KHDA has announced Dubai private schools will not face full inspections in the 2024-25 academic year. The Dubai Schools Inspection Bureau will conduct targeted quality assurance visits instead. New third-year schools remain subject to full assessment.
23 Jun 2024
Gulf News Edufair 2024 Sets Record with 8,000 Visitors
Gulf News Edufair 2024 wrapped up in Dubai with record-breaking attendance of more than 8,000 visitors across three days. The annual higher education expo featured 30+ universities from the UAE and abroad, more than 15 panel discussions, spot admissions, and career counselling
19 May 2024