Al Amiri highlighted that educational transformation is impossible without highly capable teachers. She explained that educators are responsible for translating curriculum into engaging learning experiences, identifying student talents, fostering confidence, instilling values, and teaching critical thinking and adaptability. Therefore, she stressed that educational development must prioritize investment in teachers' capabilities, professional growth, and the tools that enable them to excel.
Senior figures from the UAE's education sector discussed the future integration of AI. Professor Ahmed Ali Alraeesi, vice chancellor of United Arab Emirates University, noted that AI courses are now compulsory for all students before graduation, and academic programs are being updated to align with job market demands and global trends.
Professor David Pedder, dean of Emirates College for Advanced Education, which focuses on teacher training, stated that the college approaches AI in a human-centric manner, viewing it as a supportive tool. He explained that AI is used to provide personalized feedback to both learners and teachers, and that methodologies for integrating AI must keep the human learner at the core of educational endeavors.
At ECAE, professors are encouraged to use AI to streamline their workload, contribute to lesson planning, and offer student feedback. Pedder also announced the Nama'a initiative, which aims to involve families in learning and well-being, advocating for a collaborative approach that mobilizes the entire community to address complex educational challenges.