Ministry of Education (United Arab Emirates)
Government ministry of the United Arab Emirates
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The Ministry of Education (MoE) (Arabic: وزارة التربية والتعليم) is a federal government ministry in the United Arab Emirates that is responsible for regulating all forms of education in the country. Established by through the Federal Law No. (1) of 1972[2] issued by Sheikh Zayed,[3] it has its main offices in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Ajman.[4]
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- Ministry of Education
- Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research
| وزارة التربية والتعليم | |
Logo of the UAE Ministry of Education | |
| Ministry overview | |
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| Formed | 2 February 1972 |
Preceding agencies |
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| Jurisdiction | Federal government of the United Arab Emirates |
| Headquarters | |
| Annual budget | AED 9.8 billion (US$2.67 billion) (2023)[1] |
Ministers responsible |
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Child Ministry | |
| Website | moe.gov.ae |
Public education is fully funded by the government and is free to UAE citizens at all levels.[5]
COVID-19 Response
After all schools had to be closed as of March 2020 to control the spread of COVID-19, the UAE Ministry of Education turned to distance learning for all academic levels.[6][7]
The UAE Ministry of Education installed in March 2020 a FOR-A HVS-1200 video switcher at its headquarters in Ajman to drive a virtual studio system for distance learning programs, which has become essential due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[8]
Higher Education
The Ministry of Education also oversees universities across the United Arab Emirates through accreditation and quality assurance, including institutions like Ajman University.[9]
