UAE: AI literacy curriculum, AI and mobile phone rules, official stance on AI in schools

Oct 5, 2026 · Issue 10 · 7 sources, 8 articles

Mexty has launched a full AI literacy curriculum for schools in the UAE, and in Dubai the KHDA is drafting AI and mobile phone rules for every school. A UAE education official says AI cannot replace teachers or students' own thinking.

Who is affected and how

school leader

The KHDA rules may apply to every school in Dubai.

teacher

According to the official stance, AI does not replace the teacher.

Sources

• Mexty Launches Complete AI Literacy Curriculum for UAE Schoolseinpresswire.com · Oct 6, 2026
• Mexty Launches Complete AI Literacy Curriculum for UAE Schools - The Des Moines Registerdesmoinesregister.com · Oct 6, 2026
• AI Literacy Curriculum Frameworks for K-12 Schools · Edtechnologedtechnolog.com · Oct 8, 2026
• AI cannot replace teachers or students' thinking, UAE education official saysgulf news · Oct 10, 2026
• AI should complement, not replace teachers and students, says UAE education officialgulfnews.com · Oct 10, 2026
• AI Will Never Replace Teachers or Students' Own Thinking, Says UAE Education Official - Dubai News | Dubai Rahnamadubairahnama.net · Oct 10, 2026
• UAE Education Ministry: Artificial Intelligence Cannot Replace Teachers or Student Thinking - Akhbrna Newsen.akhbrna.ae · Oct 11, 2026

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