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Ministry of Education · United Arab Emirates

Sustainable, innovative education for a world‑leading country.

One education platform for schools, universities and students across the Emirates — covering courses, assessments, guidance and student progress, in partnership with Synergy Mind.

Ministry of Education, United Arab Emirates × Synergy Mind FZ LLC
1 Million+
Students in the UAE school system
KG–G12
AI taught as a formal subject
AED 335bn
Targeted AI economic value by 2031
Since 1972
Federal mandate for UAE education
Federal Law No. 1 of 1972
Commission for Academic Accreditation
National AI Strategy 2031
Higher Education Strategy 2030
About the Ministry

The federal authority that shapes
education across the Emirates

Established in February 1972 under Federal Law No. 1, issued by the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the Ministry of Education is the federal body responsible for regulating education in the United Arab Emirates. It operates from Dubai with offices in Abu Dhabi and Ajman, and is led by H.E. Sarah bint Yousif Al Amiri as Minister of Education.

The Ministry sets national policy, owns the UAE National Curriculum, licenses teachers and accredits higher education institutions. In 2025 it became one of the first education authorities anywhere to make artificial intelligence a formal school subject from kindergarten through Grade 12.

1972
Founded by federal decree
Dubai
Headquarters, with offices in Abu Dhabi and Ajman
Grade 12
Education is compulsory to Grade 12 or age 18
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Abu Dhabi
Scope of Mandate

What the Ministry does — and what it does not

Education in the UAE is federated. Some responsibilities sit with the Ministry, and others sit with emirate-level authorities.

Within the Ministry's remit

Federal policy, curriculum, licensing and accreditation.

  • National education policy and frameworks Admissions standards, graduation requirements and the federal school calendar.
  • The UAE National Curriculum Including the Emirati School Model and the AI curriculum introduced in 2025–26.
  • Higher education accreditation Through the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA).
  • Teacher and school leader licensing The national licensing system covering teachers, principals and vice principals.
  • Private schools in Ajman, Umm Al Quwain and Fujairah Licensing, inspection and compliance with ministerial regulation.
  • Certificate equivalency and attestation Recognition of foreign qualifications for study and work in the UAE.
  • Scientific research and innovation policy Supporting research outcomes measured against global standards.

Handled by other authorities

Devolved to emirate-level regulators and other federal entities.

  • Private schools in Abu Dhabi Regulated by the Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK).
  • Private schools in Dubai Regulated by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA).
  • Day-to-day public school operations Run by the Emirates Schools Establishment (ESE).
  • Private schools in Sharjah Regulated by the Sharjah Private Education Authority (SPEA).
  • Early education portfolio Held federally by the Minister of State for Early Education.
  • Tuition fee frameworks in Abu Dhabi and Dubai Set by ADEK and KHDA rather than by the Ministry.
  • National AI policy beyond the classroom Led by the Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence.
Vision & Mission
Sustainable Innovative Education for a World-leading Country.

The Ministry's mission is to develop an innovative and agile legislative and regulatory environment — using modern tools, techniques and data — and to design proactive, quality education services in partnership with educational institutions and all segments of society, so that lifelong learning opportunities are secured and national education outcomes improve.

Institutional Values
Teamwork Agility Partnership Technology & Innovation Future Foresight & Competitiveness
Strategic Objectives · 2023–2026

The six objectives guiding the Ministry

01

Align education outputs with future skills, and advance the quality and efficiency of educational institutions and employees.

02

Stimulate academic scientific research and innovation outcomes in line with global competitiveness standards.

03

Advise, care for and empower students towards positive citizenship values and individual wellbeing.

04

Adopt advanced technology to reinforce education outputs across the national system.

05

Govern educational institutions and organise the UAE education sector.

06

Ensure a safe, supportive and sustainable learning environment.

Milestones

From federal decree to AI in every classroom

Key moments in the UAE's education and technology journey.

1972

The Ministry is founded

Federal Law No. 1, issued by Sheikh Zayed, creates a single federal authority for education.

2017

AI becomes national policy

The UAE appoints the world's first Minister of State for AI and launches the National AI Strategy 2031.

2017

Higher Education Strategy 2030

Built on four pillars — quality, efficiency, innovation and harmonisation — with 33 supporting initiatives.

2023

Strategic Direction 2023–2026

A refreshed mandate built on agility, partnership and the adoption of advanced technology.

2025–26

AI enters every classroom

AI becomes a formal subject from KG to Grade 12. Over 1,000 specialised teachers were trained before rollout.

2030

Higher education targets

Accreditation standards, qualification frameworks and curricula aligned to international benchmarks.

2031

We the UAE 2031

AI targeted to contribute around 20% of non-oil GDP, worth an estimated AED 335 billion.

2071

UAE Centennial

Excellent education stands as one of the Centennial's four founding pillars.

AI in the National Curriculum

Seven core areas, taught from age four upwards

Announced in May 2025 and rolled out from the 2025–2026 academic year, artificial intelligence is now taught as a formal subject in every UAE government school. It sits inside the existing Computing, Creative Design and Innovation course, so no additional teaching hours were required. There are no written examinations — students are assessed through practical projects.

1,000+
Specialised teachers trained before rollout
Fortnightly
Sessions in cycles one and two, weekly in cycle three
Group B
Subject grouping, alongside CCDI and entrepreneurship
Illustration representing artificial intelligence in education
AREA 01

Foundational AI concepts

What machines can and cannot do, introduced through stories and play in the earliest years.

AREA 02

Data and algorithms

How data is collected, structured and turned into decisions by algorithmic systems.

AREA 03

Software and applications

Hands-on use of AI tools, including writing prompts and judging the answers they give.

AREA 04

Ethical awareness

Bias, plagiarism, credit and the responsible use of intelligent systems.

AREA 05

Real-world applications

AI in healthcare, transport, energy and government, grounded in UAE examples.

AREA 06

Innovation and project design

Students design, build and review their own AI projects as assessed practical work.

AREA 07

Policy and community engagement

How countries govern AI, and what responsible use asks of citizens.

THE PLATFORM

Where we fit

We carry all seven areas — lessons, projects, marking and reports — in one place for teachers and students.

The Platform

Everything a school or university needs, in one place

Set up institutions, build courses, run assessments, guide students and follow their progress — all from a single platform.

University campus Institutions

University setup

Set up the full institution — faculties, programmes, intakes and admission rules — and manage it from one place.

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Students working together in a classroom Institutions

School setup

Grades, sections, timetables and teacher allocation, organised the way UAE schools already work.

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Screen showing code, representing computing and AI Courses

Courses and lessons

Build courses and lesson plans, including the seven AI curriculum areas, with ready-made activities teachers can adapt.

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Student taking an assessment Assessment

Tests and projects

Practice tests, mock exams and project marking — suited to a curriculum assessed through practical work.

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Language test preparation Language

Language test preparation

IELTS, TOEFL, Digital SAT, PTE and Cambridge preparation, with instant feedback on writing and speaking.

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Student guidance session Guidance

Psychometric assessment

Tests that show a student's strengths, learning style and the careers that suit them best.

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Graduation ceremony Progression

University matching

Course and university recommendations based on a student's profile and scores, with help writing their application.

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Student planning their next steps Student journey

Student progress tracking

Follow each student from first assessment through to their offer, visa and arrival at university.

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Works on desktop, tablet and mobile
One login for every part of the platform
Reports for teachers and administrators
English-language platform
Our Partners

Working together

The platform is delivered in the UAE together with Synergy Mind FZ LLC.

Ministry of Education

The federal authority for education in the United Arab Emirates, responsible for the national curriculum, learning standards and accreditation.

Synergy Mind FZ LLC

UAE free-zone licensed and based in Fujairah. Provides in-country delivery, tutors through the Moallimi network, training and day-to-day support.

Accreditations and networks

British Council partner
Cambridge International College
Moallimi verified tutor network
Synergy Mind FZ LLC
Get In Touch

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Ministry of Education

moe.gov.ae

Office

Creative Tower, Office 102, Hamad Bin Abdulla Rd, Fujairah, UAE

Telephone

+971 9 277 1341

WhatsApp

+971 50 730 7169

Office Hours

Monday to Saturday, 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM

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