GCC News – UAE Launches AI Curriculum for All Grades

In a groundbreaking initiative, the UAE Ministry of Education has announced the rollout of Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a compulsory subject from Grade 1 to Grade 12 starting September 2025. This makes the UAE the first country in the Gulf to embed AI literacy across all educational levels.

The curriculum will focus on basic digital awareness in early grades, transitioning to machine learning, data science, robotics, and ethical AI concepts in higher grades. Partnering with tech giants like Microsoft and Huawei, the program includes teacher training, AI labs, and real-world projects aligned with national innovation goals.

Private schools following international curricula are also encouraged to integrate AI modules. The long-term aim is to prepare students for a future workforce dominated by AI, automation, and smart technologies, while also addressing national strategies like the UAE Centennial 2071 and the National AI Strategy.

This initiative reinforces the UAE’s role as a regional leader in education innovation and sets a benchmark for other GCC countries.