The UAE adopts artificial intelligence as a subject in all stages of education across the country.
The United Arab Emirates has officially announced the introduction of artificial intelligence as a subject in the country’s school curricula, starting from kindergarten and continuing through the final grade of secondary school.
The announcement was made by Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President of the UAE and Prime Minister, and reported by the Emirates News Agency “WAM.” The final curriculum for artificial intelligence was approved on Sunday and will be officially introduced in the upcoming academic year.
Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum explained on the platform X that the purpose of including artificial intelligence in the curriculum is to prepare future generations for a new world with advanced skills.
He stated, “Our goal is to teach our children and generations a deep understanding of artificial intelligence from a technical perspective, instill awareness of the ethics of this new technology, enhance their comprehension of its data, algorithms, applications, and risks, and understand its connection to society and life.”
He further added, “It is our responsibility to equip our children for a time different from ours, circumstances unlike ours, and new skills and abilities that ensure the continuity of development and prosperity in our country for many decades to come, God willing.”
