UAE restructures education system: Experts hail inclusion of ministers with entrepreneurship, technology background

UAE restructures education system: Experts hail inclusion of ministers with entrepreneurship, technology background

Move will help upskill students as multiple authorities have been set up to support the development of this vital sector

Published: Mon 23 May 2022, 8:34 PM

Experts across UAE’s education sector have hailed the move to restructure its education system, calling it “futuristic” as the country ushers in three ministers with entrepreneurship and technology backgrounds to handle the country’s education portfolio.

They opine the move will further help upskill students as multiple authorities have been set up to support the development of this vital sector.

Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi is the Minister of Education, and he will review all legislation and policies related to the education system in the country.

Sarah Al Amiri is Minister of State for Public Education and Advanced Technology and the Chairperson of the Emirates Schools Establishment. She will develop a comprehensive plan to upgrade public schools in the country.

Sara Musallam is Minister of State for Early Education. She will supervise the newly established Federal Authority for Early Education.

Angela Jones-Glukhov, Director of Program Development & Outreach - Hale Education Group, opines, “It is exciting to see Ministers with backgrounds in education, entrepreneurship, and technology come together to steward education in the UAE to meet the demands of the 21st century.