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UAE makes AI literacy a required school subject from kindergarten

Leading the national AI literacy curriculum rollout

The United Arab Emirates became the first country to make AI a required school subject, from kindergarten through 12th grade. The curriculum began in state schools in September 2026, with the youngest pupils learning through stories and play instead of screens.

Updated Oct 31

Notable Quotes

"We approached it as an AI literacy programme and not as an AI for education programme."

from UAE makes AI literacy a required school subject from kindergarten · Updated Oct 31

"Removing that distraction of the screen in front of you removes a big barrier in creating social interactions between pupils themselves."

from UAE makes AI literacy a required school subject from kindergarten · Updated Oct 31