Ankabut, PowerSchool partner to advance K-12 digital education across UAE

Abu Dhabi: Ankabut, a leading UAE technology provider for education and research, has announced a strategic partnership with PowerSchool, a global K-12 education technology firm. This collaboration will bring PowerSchool's suite of connected operating system solutions to the UAE through Ankabut's secure data infrastructure, enabling UAE schools to access top-tier technology deployed worldwide.

The announcement was made at an event in Abu Dhabi on September 22, 2026, attended by representatives from both companies and their K-12 customers.

Under this partnership, PowerSchool will deploy its Student Information System (SIS) within Ankabut's data center located at Khalifa University. This approach ensures that all student and institutional data remains within the UAE, adhering to the country's data sovereignty policies. Ankabut's CEO, Tarek Jundi, emphasized that this collaboration allows UAE schools to access leading digital tools while maintaining control over their data, a balance increasingly sought by educational institutions today.

The joint initiative aligns with the UAE's national strategy to accelerate AI adoption in education and reinforce data sovereignty. PowerSchool's AI-powered solutions, coupled with Ankabut's national infrastructure, provide a globally recognized education system for UAE schools. The collaboration also addresses the growing complexity of school operations, offering a unified platform for various functions, including personalized learning supported by AI tools. This system simplifies administrative tasks for teachers while enhancing student outcomes.

Fadi Abdulkhalek, Vice President EMEA at PowerSchool, highlighted the partnership's commitment to empowering educators and improving student learning experiences through AI-enabled tools. Together, Ankabut and PowerSchool aim to standardize AI use in educational institutions while upholding the highest standards of data privacy and security.