UAE announces major structural changes to education

UAE announces major structural changes to education

DUBAI — UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has announced a new major restructuring of the education system in the UAE, and directed the establishment of institutions supporting the development of the sector. "After consultation with my brother, President Shaikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, we announce a major structural change in the UAE’s education sector," he said. "We appointed Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi as the Minister of Education. We directed him to review all legislations and policies related to the education system in our country." Sarah Al Amiri was appointed Minister of State for Public Education and Advanced Technology and Chairwomen of the Emirates Schools Establishment. "We directed her to develop a comprehensive plan to upgrade public schools in the country. We thank Hussain Al Hammadi and Jameela Al Muhairi for their efforts during the previous period." Sara Musallam was named Minister of State for Early Education and she will supervise the newly established Federal Authority for Early Education, UAE news agency WAM reported. Sarah will be responsible for developing comprehensive plans to follow up the child development from birth to the fourth grade. "The correct development of our