Dubai, May 4 -- The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will introduce Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a subject in public schools starting from the next academic year

The announcement was made on Sunday, 4 May, via X by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai.

Sheikh Mohammed said that the initiative comes as part of the UAE's long-term vision to prepare future generations for a rapidly evolving world and to equip them with advanced, future-ready skills.

From the next academic year, AI will be included in the curriculum for all students from kindergarten to Grade 12.

"We commend the Ministry of Education for developing a comprehensive AI curriculum," Sheikh Mohammed said. "Artifi...