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Ministry of Education Launches Specialized Training Week for 24,000 Educators
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Ministry of Education Launches Specialized Training Week for 24,000 Educators

From Gulf Today · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Ministry of Education launched a Specialised Training Week for over 24,000 educators from August 24-28, 2026.
  • The initiative aims to equip educators with advanced methodologies and technologies for the upcoming academic year.
  • Minister of Education Sarah Al Amiri highlighted continuous professional development as key to modernizing the UAE's education system.

The UAE's Ministry of Education has initiated its Specialised Training Week, a five-day program running from August 24th to 28th, 2026. This event marks a significant step in preparing for the 2026-2027 academic year by equipping educators with the latest skills and knowledge. The initiative is designed to align national talent with global educational advancements, focusing on cutting-edge methodologies and modern technologies to enhance the quality of education across the UAE. Over 24,000 school leaders, teachers, advisors, and support staff are participating in more than 80 targeted programs and hybrid workshops. These sessions are being delivered both in-person and remotely, employing an agile training model to ensure broad participation and maximize the impact of professional development nationwide. Sarah Al Amiri, the Minister of Education, stressed the importance of ongoing professional development, calling it the cornerstone of modernizing the nation's education system. She noted that the Specialised Training Week serves as a vital national platform for integrating artificial intelligence and other advancements into educational practices.

The Specialised Training Week serves as a strategic national platform to integrate artificial intelligence

โ€” Sarah Al AmiriMinister of Education, emphasizing the initiative's role in adopting new technologies.
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Originally published by Gulf Today in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.