UAE Cabinet AI Mandate · KG–Grade 12 · 2025–26

AI Education for Abu Dhabi

AI is a mandatory KG–Grade 12 subject in Abu Dhabi's government schools from 2025–26. LittleAIMaster — built from the capital — maps to all 7 MoE curriculum areas, costs AED 519/yr, and the first 3 chapters are free.

On 4 May 2025, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed announced AI as a mandatory KG–Grade 12 subject in every UAE government school. LittleAIMaster — built from Abu Dhabi — is the structured, bilingual AI platform Emirati and expatriate families across the capital use to meet the mandate at home and supplement what ADEK-regulated private schools provide.

Abu Dhabi · ADEK region

KG–12
Mandate scope
2025-26
Rollout year
180+
ADEK private schools
HQ
LittleAIMaster HQ

What is the UAE AI mandate?

On 4 May 2025, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum announced that AI would be introduced as a mandatory subject in every UAE government school from Kindergarten to Grade 12, starting the 2025–26 academic year. It is the first national K-12 AI mandate in the world.

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Why families across Abu Dhabi

A locally-tuned, MoE-aligned AI elective designed for the emirate your family actually lives in.

Built from the capital, for the capital

LittleAIMaster is built from Abu Dhabi by an independent founder. Curriculum content, ethics guidance, and case studies are written with Emirati and expatriate families in the capital in mind — including links to ADEK regulation and UAE National AI Strategy 2031 themes.

Aligned with the UAE Cabinet AI mandate

Every grade band maps to the MoE's seven core areas. British, IB, American, Indian-curriculum, and bilingual ADEK-regulated private schools across Abu Dhabi can use the platform as supplementary AI literacy material.

Talks the same language as MBZUAI

For Grade 11–12 students aiming at MBZUAI, NYU Abu Dhabi, or Khalifa University, the project portfolio outputs are sized for those admissions pipelines — including documented research-style work.

Designed for Abu Dhabi family schedules

Self-paced lessons of 20–30 minutes fit around school, sports academies, and weekend trips to Al Ain or Liwa. Offline mode covers patchy connectivity in newer districts.

What are the 7 MoE AI curriculum areas?

Every grade band on the platform maps to the seven core curriculum themes confirmed by the UAE Ministry of Education for the KG–Grade 12 AI subject.

1

Foundational AI concepts

What AI is, what it isn't, and how it relates to computing and data. Age-graded from KG sensory stories to Grade 12 model architectures.

2

Data and algorithms

How data is collected, labelled, and turned into predictions. Students learn the moving parts of an algorithm before they meet code.

3

Software applications

Real AI tools — voice assistants, image generators, language models — explored with safe, sandboxed access at each grade level.

4

Ethical awareness

Bias, fairness, privacy, plagiarism, and the responsible use of AI. A core theme in every grade, not an optional add-on.

5

Real-world applications

How AI shows up in healthcare, transport, energy, retail, government services — including UAE-specific case studies.

6

Innovation and project design

Students design and build their own AI systems. Project-based, portfolio-grade work, sequenced from Grade 1 onward.

7

Policies and community engagement

How nations and communities regulate AI. Connects to the UAE National AI Strategy 2031 and the Ministry of AI portfolio.

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Which UAE regulators does the curriculum map to?

We don't just claim alignment. Each emirate has its own regulator and we publish how we map to each.

1

ADEK — Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge

Regulates Abu Dhabi's 180+ private schools. Inspection criteria favour platforms with documented learning outcomes and Arabic support.

2

MoE Federal Curriculum

Government schools follow the federal mandate making AI compulsory KG–12 from 2025–26.

3

Ministry of AI, Digital Economy & Remote Work Applications

Our project briefs reference UAE National AI Strategy 2031 pillars set by this ministry.

4

MBZUAI / NYU Abu Dhabi / Khalifa University

Capstone projects in Grade 11–12 are sized for these admissions portfolios.

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How much does a year of AI learning cost?

Bilingual EN + AR. KG through Grade 12. Offline mode included.

AED 519/year
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Abu Dhabi: Frequently Asked Questions

Is LittleAIMaster actually based in Abu Dhabi?
Yes — the founder is based in Abu Dhabi. Curriculum decisions are made here, and several Emirati and expatriate parents whose children attend Abu Dhabi schools have shaped the product roadmap.
Does this map to the MoE seven curriculum areas?
Yes — fully. KG through Grade 12 maps to all seven: foundational AI concepts, data and algorithms, software applications, ethical awareness, real-world applications, innovation and project design, and policies and community engagement.
Will this help my child get into MBZUAI / NYUAD / Khalifa University?
Indirectly. The Grade 11–12 capstone projects produce the kind of documented, deployable AI work admissions teams at MBZUAI, NYU Abu Dhabi, and Khalifa University value. Standardised test results and school grades still drive the primary admission decisions.
Is the Arabic content properly localised, not just translated?
Yes. Arabic content is written by native speakers, RTL layout is built in across the entire site, and Modern Standard Arabic is used so the curriculum is consistent for Emirati and Khaleeji families.
What does AED 519/yr include?
Full KG–Grade 12 curriculum, both English and Arabic, all updates released during the year, offline mode, and printable certificates. No additional fees per child for one family unit.
Does the platform support Emirati national curriculum content?
Yes. While the core curriculum is MoE-aligned for the federal mandate, additional Emirati-context modules (heritage, Vision 2031, Year of Sustainability themes) are layered in for students whose schools want a stronger Emirati frame.

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