Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai’s Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence, met with the leadership of the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) at Emirates Towers to review the rollout of the emirate's long-term educational roadmap. The meeting centered on the implementation status of key programs under the "Education 33 Strategy," a comprehensive structural overhaul designed to transition Dubai’s school system from an institutional framework to a highly personalized, student-centric model.

Officials outlined the tactical objectives for the current academic cycle, which place a heavy operational focus on strengthening Arabic language instruction across all tiers of schooling, expanding institutional student wellbeing programs, and integrating future-focused soft skills and specialized vocational training directly into student curricula. The Education 33 Strategy spans the entirety of a student's development, beginning in early childhood and extending through higher education into independent adult learning. Broadly aligned with the overarching Dubai Social Agenda 33, the strategy aims to position Dubai among the world’s top ten cities for educational quality over the next decade.

"Our goal will always be to build a generation equipped with life skills and everything needed to lead the future," Sheikh Hamdan said during the briefing, emphasizing that the modernized framework seeks to balance global academic competitive readiness with a firm grounding in Emirati national identity and cultural heritage.

The high-level session was also attended by Omar Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications; Abdulla Mohammed Al Basti, Secretary General of The Executive Council of Dubai; and Aisha Miran, Director General of the KHDA.

Photo credits: Government of Dubai Media Office

Andrew Shelepnytsky

Andrew Shelepnytsky is an Editor of Dubai Voice.