CNN · 3 Sep, 07:00 · Artificial Intelligence briefing

UAE launches new AI curriculum for kindergarten to 12th grade

The United Arab Emirates has introduced a comprehensive artificial intelligence curriculum covering kindergarten through twelfth grade.

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The United Arab Emirates has introduced a comprehensive artificial intelligence curriculum covering kindergarten through twelfth grade. This national initiative aims to integrate AI concepts into the foundational education system, ensuring students acquire digital literacy and computational thinking skills from an early age. The programme reflects the country’s broader strategic goal of becoming a global leader in technology and innovation. By embedding AI into standard schooling, the UAE seeks to prepare its youth for a future workforce increasingly defined by automation and intelligent systems, aligning educational outcomes with national economic diversification objectives.

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