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Dubai's regulator used World Teachers' Day to set out new school models, a teacher well-being plan and more golden visas, while schools clamp down on parents' phones.
KHDA director-general Aisha Miran said Dubai has approved an innovative licensing policy and several alternative schooling models are being piloted, including the AI-supported Alpha model that compresses core academics into part of the day. Seven new schools opened this year and 11 applications are under review for the next two years.
Source and image: Khaleej Times
Dubai private schools have told parents not to photograph or film other children and staff in classrooms, corridors, playgrounds, assemblies and at drop-off, or share such images online without consent, in line with KHDA privacy guidance. Photography is allowed only at designated events.
Source and image: The National
Announced on World Teachers' Day, the plan will focus on professional development, recognition and work-life balance, partly to curb teachers leaving mid-year. Details are expected by 2027.
Source and image: Gulf News
A select group of educators from private nurseries, schools and universities received golden visas on World Teachers' Day. More than 835 educators have applied since the scheme began in October 2024.
Source and image: Khaleej Times
Gustav Helman has been appointed head of school at the international campus of Global Indian International School in Tokyo, according to an appointment listed on 3 October.
Source and image: The International Educator (TIE)
Faisal Hakim, previously a director of sponsored projects and partnerships at INTO, has joined Dukes Education as country manager for Türkiye as the group expands there. The appointment was announced in September.
Source and image: The PIE News
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