Emirates Center for Strategic Studies to Host ‘UAE Education Forum 2026’ in April

The Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research (ECSSR) has announced that it will host the “UAE Education Forum 2026” on April 7, in collaboration with leading educational institutions and partners across the country.

The national forum aims to bridge the gap between policy, practice, and innovation in education, offering a collaborative platform to shape the UAE’s educational future. The event will bring together around 1,000 participants, including education leaders, policymakers, academics, practitioners, and representatives from schools, universities, and the private sector.

A Platform for Collaboration and Reform

The UAE Education Forum 2026 will serve as a national platform for dialogue, connecting strategic planning with on-the-ground educational experiences. Organizers said the event seeks to align sector development with the UAE’s long-term human capital and knowledge economy goals.

The discussions will be guided by the “Education Quintet” model, which emphasizes education as an interconnected system centered around the student, with the teacher, institution, policymaker, family, and community all playing vital roles in achieving strong educational outcomes.

Themes and Objectives

Key topics on the agenda include:

• Preparing Emirati talent for the future economy

• Bridging skills gaps in line with the National Jobs Roadmap 2040

• Empowering teachers amid evolving sector needs

• Addressing language, identity, and cultural balance in schools

The forum will feature parallel sessions such as the Education Policy Clinic, Education Decision-Making Room, Inside Lens, and Future of Education Lab. Each track aims to generate actionable recommendations to enhance education policy and practice across the UAE.

Supporting National Education Goals

The ECSSR stated that the forum underscores the UAE’s enduring commitment to building human capital, strengthening the education ecosystem, and preparing future generations for the demands of a rapidly changing global economy.

By uniting diverse stakeholders and promoting data-driven, student-centered dialogue, the UAE Education Forum 2026 seeks to reinforce the nation’s position as a regional leader in educational innovation and reform.