UAE Forms Advisory Committee to Align Higher Education with Future Skills
Chaired by Dr. Abdulrahman Al Awar, Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation and Acting Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, the committee is a sub-body of the Higher Education Committee under the Education, Human Development and Community Council.
The initiative aims to build a flexible, forward-looking education system that supports a knowledge-based economy. The committee will develop plans, assess institutional performance, and drive collaboration between higher education institutions (HEIs) and key economic sectors such as technology, energy, health, and tourism.
During its inaugural meeting, the committee reviewed the current state of UAE's higher education system, discussed global competitiveness, and introduced a pilot initiative to integrate artificial intelligence into higher education. Specialised working groups were also formed to oversee implementation.
Dr. Al Awar emphasised the importance of public-private collaboration to create an agile, responsive education system that equips students with high-quality qualifications and future-ready skills.
The committee's responsibilities include aligning higher and general education strategies, improving global rankings of UAE-based HEIs, and strengthening partnerships across sectors to meet evolving labour market needs.
News Source: Emirates News Agency
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