The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), Dubai has provided further details on Education 33 (E33), a new strategy aimed at transforming the Emirate’s education system. Speaking at a press conference hosted by the Government of Dubai Media Office, Aisha Miran, Director General of KHDA, said: “Education 33 reflects the forward-thinking vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to equip future generations with the skills, knowledge, and values needed to lead in an evolving global environment. This strategy will reinforce Dubai’s position as a global hub for education and innovation.”
First announced by H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, E33 marks a major step in Dubai’s efforts to establish a future-ready education system.
Miran highlighted that the strategy’s objective is to provide every student in Dubai with a world-class education that meets the highest international standards. While being rooted in Emirati values, E33 embraces Dubai’s multicultural diversity, ensuring that heritage and diversity are central to the educational experience.
Moving from traditional to modern ecosystem
The E33 strategy aligns with the Dubai Economic Agenda D33 and the Dubai Social Agenda 33. It shifts from a traditional, institution-centred model to a learner-centred ecosystem, focusing on lifelong education from early childhood to higher education and beyond. The goal is to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge to thrive in a rapidly changing job market.
E33 is based on five strategic goals and supported by 28 initiatives aimed at transforming education at all levels. The strategy’s targets for 2033 include increasing affordable school seat capacity by 49,000, achieving a 90% satisfaction rate among parents, and adding 3,000 Emirati teachers to Dubai’s workforce. Additionally, it aims to grow education tourism ten-fold and attract prestigious international universities to the city.
Endorsed by Dubai’s leadership, the E33 strategy supports the Dubai Social Agenda’s goal of placing Dubai among the top 10 cities for education by 2033. Miran said, “Through this strategy, we are not just preparing our students for tomorrow—we are empowering them to lead it.”
The five strategic goals include:
- Empowering Emirati students with high-quality education
- Providing accessible and equitable education,
- Engaging educators and parents to promote lifelong learning,
- Positioning Dubai as a world-class learning destination, and
- Fostering an ecosystem based on research and innovation.
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The 28 ‘Game Changer’ initiatives include embedding Emirati culture in education, promoting Arabic as a key language, personalising learning journeys, growing the number of Emirati educators, and elevating vocational training standards.
The E33 strategy was shaped through consultation with more than 290 educational institutions and over 700 participants, including educators, parents, and students, contributing to its comprehensive framework for the future of Dubai’s education system.
