14 Year of Family
“Schools have the flexibility to combine on-site and distance learning and must ensure these options are available to all students, based on their needs.” Dr Wafi Dawood, CEO of the Strategic Development Sector at KHDA
Families and Schools Working Together as Partners Dubai schools were directed to offer flexible learning options as students began returning to campuses, with a mix of in-person and distance education available during the transition period, based on each family’s needs and comfort level. That flexibility was not a logistical footnote. It was a statement about the kind of partnership the UAE’s education sector is committed to. This year, KHDA moved to make that partnership more meaningful than ever. At the UAE’s first dedicated
Education Expo, bringing together more than 60 private schools and early childhood centres, Emirati families were invited to explore their options, ask hard questions, and make confident, values-driven choices for their children. The regulator also launched an AI- powered consultation service on its parent portal, guiding families through school options based on their individual priorities. A tool that directly embodies the Year of the Family’s goal of empowering parents as genuine partners, not passive recipients.
The Ministry of Education’s commitment to communicating clearly, reviewing the situation weekly and updating families through official channels was itself a form of family policy in action. “As a father, I understand the stresses that some of these students are going through. Please, on a daily basis, reach out as much as you can, because the schools have the most up-to-date information. Always remember, the KHDA team is here for you and your family.” KHDA Spokesperson
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