UAE Establishes Advisory Committee for Higher Education and Future Skills

Strategic Insights -

The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) has formed an Advisory Committee for Higher Education and Future Skills, chaired by Dr. Abdulrahman Al Awar, Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation. The committee aims to develop a flexible and forward-looking education system, meeting national development priorities and keeping pace with the global labour market. The UAE's higher education sector is undergoing a transformation to ensure its competitiveness and alignment with the country's strategic objectives, focusing on building a knowledge economy and developing national human capital.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Advisory Committee for Higher Education and Future Skills was established by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) to strengthen institutional collaboration and advance the higher education sector in the UAE.
  • The committee will contribute to building a flexible and forward-looking education system capable of meeting national development priorities and keeping pace with the rapid transformation of the global labour market.
  • The committee's chair, Dr. Abdulrahman Al Awar, emphasizes the importance of developing a higher education system that enhances graduates' qualifications, builds their capacities, and prepares them to contribute to a competitive, knowledge-based economy.
  • The committee comprises a distinguished group of academic leaders from UAE higher education institutions, alongside representatives of key economic sectors, including technology, industry, energy, health, tourism, and investment.
  • The committee will propose higher education development plans and work to align them with general education development plans.
  • It will also assess the performance of higher education institutions, offering recommendations for improvement in line with international competitiveness indicators and national needs.
  • The committee will drive collaboration between higher education institutions and strengthen partnerships with the public and private sectors to ensure that higher education outcomes match the needs of the labour market.

Statistics:

  • The Advisory Committee for Higher Education and Future Skills aims to enhance the global competitiveness of the UAE's higher education and scientific research sectors.
  • The committee's work will focus on developing a sustainable higher education system that equips students with the skills required to lead the UAE's journey of sustainable development.
  • The committee will propose higher education development plans and work to align them with general education development plans.

Sources:

  • Wam (press release, 30 Jun 2025)
  • Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, UAE (official statement)