UAE launches AI-powered higher education platform to boost university performance
Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) has officially launched the Higher Education Institutions Indicators Compass. This secure, unified national electronic platform empowers higher education institutions (HEIs) across the UAE to monitor institutional performance and pioneer data-driven decision-making through centralised, interactive dashboards that unify…
The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in Abu Dhabi has officially unveiled the Higher Education Institutions Indicators Compass, an AI-powered platform designed to enhance university performance. This secure, unified national electronic platform empowers higher education institutions across the UAE to monitor performance and make data-driven decisions using centralized, interactive dashboards that integrate performance indicators and data quality.
By aligning with the Outcomes-Based Evaluation Framework (OBEF), the Compass enables institutions to track performance, monitor data quality, conduct benchmarking, and identify strengths and strategic growth areas. Dr. Ahmed Sultan Al Shuaibi, Undersecretary of the ministry, stated that the launch signifies a shift from retrospective monitoring to proactive, predictive performance management, leveraging advanced data analytics to improve performance and integrate AI to elevate academic outputs.
The platform's AI tools help users navigate dashboards, understand key indicators, and respond to queries, providing efficient access to data-driven insights for planning and decision-making. Benchmarking tools allow institutions to assess their national standing against peers and evaluate performance against national averages, offering national context for competitive advantages and improvement.
The Compass restricts access to authorized HEI personnel to ensure data security and maintain data integrity. Over 370 academic and administrative leaders from UAE-based HEIs attended introductory workshops to learn about the platform's methodology and maximize its use for data quality and strategic outcomes. The Compass aligns with the Federal Decree-Law on Higher Education and Scientific Research, promoting quality educational outcomes, advanced technologies, transparency, and evidence-based planning.
By establishing a unified, world-class national architecture for higher education data management, MoHESR equips institutions to respond to national development priorities and the demands of the future economy.
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