In a significant move to accelerate the nation’s educational progress, the UAE’s Ministry of Education has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Core42, a G42 company specializing in advanced AI and technical solutions. The partnership, announced during GITEX Global 2025, aims to embed cutting-edge technology into the educational framework, enhancing both administrative efficiency and learning outcomes across the country.
A Strategic Push for Digital Excellence
The collaboration is designed to overhaul the ministry’s digital ecosystem by developing robust digital infrastructure, designing smart educational solutions, and building the digital capabilities of both educational and administrative staff. This aligns with the Ministry’s vision to boost the competitiveness of the UAE’s education system through technological innovation and aligns with the UAE’s broader national digital transformation goals. Joint task forces will be established to oversee the implementation of these digital initiatives and measure their impact on service quality and performance.
Leveraging Sovereign Cloud and AI
At the core of the partnership is the deployment of advanced technologies to create a more resilient and intelligent education ecosystem. Talal Al Kaissi, Executive Vice President at Core42, highlighted the strategy, stating, “We are creating the technological foundation for a smarter, more resilient education ecosystem that uses the power of sovereign cloud, trusted data, and AI to enhance both learning outcomes and operational efficiency.” His Excellency Eng. Mohammed Al Qasim, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Education, noted that Core42’s expertise in AI and cloud technologies are key enablers for building an advanced digital education system.
Building a Future-Ready Ecosystem
The MoU represents a proactive step towards future-proofing the UAE’s education sector. By integrating AI into various aspects of the Ministry’s operations, the partnership seeks to leverage digital solutions that support educational progress and modernize the overall digital landscape. The agreement was formalized at the Dubai World Trade Centre, signed by His Excellency Hamad Al Belmahaina, Acting Assistant Undersecretary for the Support Services Sector at the Ministry, and Mr. Rajeev Nair, Chief Delivery Officer at Core42.
About Core42
Core42 is a full-spectrum AI enablement solutions provider, and the G42 company for national-level enterprise AI. It combines G42’s deep AI expertise with a holistic set of capabilities to deliver generative AI, cloud, cybersecurity, and other digital transformation solutions to its clients in the public sector and large enterprises.
Source: Zawya
