UAE Ministry of Education Participates in UNESCO Digital Learning Week on AI in Education

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The Ministry of Education (MoE) of the UAE participated in the UNESCO Digital Learning Week in Paris from 2-5 September 2025, focusing on integrating artificial intelligence into education. The event brought together ministers and leaders in digital education to discuss pathways for AI integration into education, highlighting the UAE's proactive approach to educational technology and its comprehensive strategy for digital transformation. The UAE has introduced an integrated curriculum for artificial intelligence covering all educational stages, from kindergarten to Grade 12, designed to be progressive and holistic.

Key Takeaways:

  • The UAE Ministry of Education participated in UNESCO Digital Learning Week in Paris from 2-5 September 2025, focusing on integrating artificial intelligence into education.
  • The UAE has a comprehensive strategy for digital transformation and the integration of artificial intelligence across various sectors, including education.
  • The UAE has introduced an integrated curriculum for artificial intelligence covering all educational stages, from kindergarten to Grade 12.
  • The curriculum is designed to be progressive and holistic, reflecting the UAE's commitment to embedding AI as a core element in its national education system.
  • The main agenda of Digital Learning Week focused on how AI is reshaping curricula, teaching methods, and assessment, as well as the future of student learning.
  • Expanded parallel sessions addressed issues of curriculum, inclusivity, educational technology design, and vocational and technical education and training.
  • The UAE's proactive approach to educational technology and forward-looking vision in investing in educational technology were highlighted by the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Education.

Statistics:

  • 2-5 September 2025: Dates of UNESCO Digital Learning Week in Paris.
  • 2025: Year in which the UAE introduced an integrated curriculum for artificial intelligence covering all educational stages.
  • 4: Number of bilateral side meetings held by the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Education during the event.

+ Meeting 1: With His Excellency Ali Al Ali, Permanent Delegate of the United Arab Emirates to UNESCO.

+ Meeting 2: With Stefania Giannini, UNESCO Assistant Director-General for Education.

+ Meeting 3: With Sardor Radjabov, Deputy Minister of Preschool and School Education of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

+ Meeting 4: With Prof. Carolyne Nombo, Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology of the United Republic of Tanzania.

+ Meeting 5: With Ms. Claudia Scherer-Effosse, Director-General of the Agency for French Education Abroad.

+ Meeting 6: With Mr. Fabien Canu, Director-General of the National Institute of Sport, Expertise, and Performance.

Sources:

  • Ministry of Education, Government of UAE
  • UNESCO Digital Learning Week, 2-5 September 2025
  • Contify.com, 2017