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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
KHDA Teacher Rules Dubai 2025: New Standards Explained
Dubai's Knowledge and Human Development Authority has rolled out stricter teacher standards for private schools, including new qualification requirements, a 90-day resignation waiting period, mandatory KHDA Appointment Notices, and compulsory induction training — all effective
10 Sep 2025
Sheikh Hamdan Approves Key Dubai Policies for 2025
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, approved a package of policies at the Dubai Executive Council to advance healthcare, Emirati education, and family welfare under the Dubai Social Agenda 33 and D33 economic agenda.
9 May 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
Arabic Education in Dubai: Experts Urge Curriculum Reform
Dubai's KHDA has mandated Arabic language education for children from birth to age six at all private schools and early childhood centres. Experts welcome the policy but say curriculum redesign and better teacher training are key to its success.
17 Mar 2025
Most Expensive Schools in Dubai 2025 Revealed
Dubai has more than 387,000 students across 227 private schools offering 17 curricula. KHDA ratings directly drive tuition — here are the 24 most expensive schools in Dubai for 2025, with annual fees ranging from AED 49,000 to over AED 105,000.
26 Feb 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 Golden Visa for Teachers in Private Schools
Dubai's Golden Visa for teachers in private schools was announced by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed on World Teachers' Day. The 10-year visa targets educators in early childhood centres, schools, and universities who have measurably raised student achievement, in line with Dubai's
6 Oct 2024
Dubai Education 33 Strategy: Top 10 Learning City by 2033
Dubai's Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has launched Education 33, a ten-year strategy to make Dubai one of the world's top ten learning cities by 2033. Unveiled by Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the plan targets 49,000 new
3 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
Dubai Schools to Get AI-Qualified Teachers
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has announced a programme to train all Dubai school teachers in AI applications, overseen by the Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence and KHDA, under the Dubai Universal Blueprint for Artificial Intelligence.
13 Jun 2024