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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

Invest in teacher capacity first

UAE’s success rests heavily on teacher readiness, supported by training, resources, and incentives.

For Africa, investments in teacher development should precede mass device rollouts. Governments can
launch micro-credential programs in AI pedagogy, ethics, and classroom application, delivered

through teacher training colleges and professional development platforms. Continuous capacity

building, mentoring, and peer-learning communities will empower teachers to use AI confidently,
ensuring integration enhances rather than disrupts classroom practice. Teachers must be central, not

peripheral, to reform.

Governance: ethics, safety, and data protection by design

The UAE makes AI ethics a central part of its K-12 rollout, teaching students about safe and

responsible use. For Africa, this governance dimension is critical: policies must cover student data
protection, academic integrity, algorithmic bias, and parental consent. Embedding digital

citizenship and AI ethics into curricula will prepare learners for responsible participation in a digital

economy. Clear regulations and school-based AI policies will prevent misuse, ensuring that AI
strengthens trust in education rather than erodes it.

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