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Dubai schools to receive new AI rules for children next year
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Fusion42 · 3 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
Dubai's Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) will introduce AI usage guidelines for schools starting in the 2027-2028 academic year to balance AI adoption with safeguards in education. The framework aims to clarify appropriate AI use, involving schools and parents, aligning with the UAE's broader national strategy to embed AI in education.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Edtech, and 2 sources have reported it between 2 Oct 2026 and 9 Oct 2026.
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You must prepare your Edtech offerings for clear AI usage rules in Dubai schools by 2027. The KHDA’s guidelines open a window to shape how AI gets integrated, or risk missing early adoption in this fast-developing market.
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2 sources · first reported 2 Oct 2026 · latest 9 Oct 2026
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