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8/27/25, 9:50 AM UAE’s AI-powered school curriculum: A blueprint for Africa’s education transformation - The Business & Financial Times
UAE’s AI-powered school curriculum: A

blueprint for Africa’s education transformation

August 26, 2025

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By Seade CAESAR

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has once again positioned itself as a global trailblazer, this time by
integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into its national school curriculum from kindergarten to Grade

12.

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This bold initiative, starting in the 2025-2026 academic year, is not just about teaching tech it’s about
shaping a future where students are creators, not just consumers, of AI-driven solutions. For Africa, a

continent brimming with untapped potential and youthful energy, the UAE’s model offers a

transformative blueprint for modernizing education systems and preparing future generations for the
digital economy.

Why the UAE’s AI Curriculum is Revolutionary

The UAE’s AI curriculum is a deliberate, future-forward strategy designed to prepare students for a

world increasingly driven by technology. Covering seven core areas, including data and algorithms,

machine learning fundamentals, real-world AI applications, and ethical awareness, the curriculum
ensures students graduate with practical, future-ready skills.

What sets this apart is its seamless integration into existing timetables without additional class hours.

From playful, story-based AI activities in kindergarten to project-based learning for senior students,
the curriculum is tailored to each age group’s developmental stage. By the time students graduate,

they’re not just learning about AI but rather building with it.

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