Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid announces AI curriculum for all schools in UAE
The UAE Cabinet has approved a host of measures that will give AI a more prominent role across government and in the country's education sector. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai , said the newly-launched Agentic AI project would deliver a “step change in government”. Sheikh Mohammed, who chaired Wednesday's meeting at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi, also spoke of the…
In a recent meeting chaired by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, the UAE Cabinet approved a series of initiatives aimed at integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) more prominently in government and education. The launch of the Agentic AI project was highlighted as a significant step forward for the nation's governance.
Sheikh Mohammed emphasized the importance of continuous progress, stating that the UAE would not halt its development and growth. The Agentic AI project is described as a strategic, national, and forward-looking endeavor, intended to bring about a significant transformation in government services.
A new AI curriculum for all schools in the UAE was also approved. This curriculum aims to equip students with the technical knowledge and ethical understanding of AI, including data, algorithms, applications, and risks. The goal is to train 22,000 teachers and educators to utilize AI in teaching, assessment, curriculum analysis, lesson planning, and fostering innovation among students.
The Cabinet also introduced the Cabinet AI Advisor system, a tool designed to assist ministers in making faster, more accurate decisions and expediting the review of policies and legislation. This system comprises 32 specialized AI assistants that analyze policies, legislation, and strategies, evaluate their impact, review global best practices, and recommend actions to ministers.
Additionally, the Cabinet approved a resolution on the use of autonomous vehicles in the UAE, aiming to regulate their use and encourage the adoption of environmentally friendly technologies to reduce road pollution and traffic congestion. The government also reviewed its digital transformation efforts, achieving an impressive 308 million digital transactions, 15.8 million downloads of government apps, and a 92% customer satisfaction rate on priority services.
The UAE ranked first globally in several metrics, including communications infrastructure, digital skills, and AI adoption, as well as in the cybersecurity index.
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