Ministry of Education – UAE
Government Administrational Twar First, United Arab Emirates5001-10000 Employees
The Ministry of Education – UAE is a government authority responsible for shaping and overseeing education policy in the United Arab Emirates. It seeks to raise educational quality by developing standards, implementing new programs, and launching initiatives designed to modernize teaching and assessment. The ministry emphasizes stronger English language instruction, broader technology integration, and modern instructional methods as central priorities. Based in Dubai, it administers public education programs and supports teacher development, including policy targets such as reaching 90% Emiratisation of staff by 2021. Recent actions illustrate its move toward digital and international engagement. In 2026 it partnered with SpaceX's Starlink to expand digital education capabilities, reflecting a broader push to connect learners. In 2025 it introduced a digital tuition fee payment platform on its website to serve expatriate students without Emirates IDs. Earlier in 2022 and 2023, it launched the Educational Councils initiative for school leaders and teachers and the Educational Tools Caravan program to promote innovation and connectivity in learning. The ministry also oversees teacher training programs and other initiatives aimed at modernizing the national education framework.