Sheikh Hamdan Approves Comprehensive Strategy To Transform Dubai's Education Sector By 2033

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai and Deputy Prime Minister of the UAE, has approved the Education Strategy 2033, a groundbreaking strategy that aims to transform the education system of the emirate. The initiative is designed to transform the education system to ensure high-quality education for all.

Aligned with the goals of the Dubai Economic Agenda D33 and the Dubai Social Agenda 33, the Education Strategy 2033 signals a transformative shift from a traditional, institution-centred model to a learner-centred education ecosystem. The strategic goals of E33 include providing accessible and equitable education focused on the wellbeing of diverse learners, positioning the emirate as a world-class learning destination, and creating an ecosystem built on research and innovation to drive impact and growth.

During today's @TECofDubai meeting, we approved the Education Strategy 2033 to advance the goals of the Dubai Social Agenda 33. We aim to drive the transformation of the education system, positioning it as a strategic investment in Dubai’s future. We are shaping a new education… pic.twitter.com/MIwuZOfDf7

— Hamdan bin Mohammed (@HamdanMohammed) October 1, 2024

The Education Strategy 2033 includes specific KPIs for each initiative leading up to 2033. These include achieving a 90% satisfaction rate among parents in the education options available in the emirate for their children and a minimum 49,000 growth in seat capacity in affordable schools by 2033. Additionally, it also aims to add 3,000 Emirati teachers to the local workforce by 2033 and targets a ten-fold increase in education tourism.