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UAE Mandates AI Learning for 400,000 Students Next Fall

5/9/2025

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The UAE is set to transform its education landscape by introducing mandatory AI learning in public and select private schools next fall. Education Minister Sarah Al Amiri announced that approximately 400,000 students will engage in 20 lessons per grade, exploring everything from basic robotics to machine learning, while also tackling ethical considerations and real-world applications.

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The UAE is set to transform its education landscape by introducing mandatory AI learning in public and select private schools next fall. Education Minister Sarah Al Amiri announced that approximately 400,000 students will engage in 20 lessons per grade, exploring everything from basic robotics to machine learning, while also tackling ethical considerations and real-world applications.