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KHDA to issue clear rules on AI and mobile phone use in schools

the authority is working on a clear policy for the use of technology and AI the education system which will balance safeguarding and innovation. "We expect, hopefully, by next year, to have our policy and standards ready,"

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Dubai's Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) is preparing a policy on the use of artificial intelligence, mobile phones and other digital tools in schools across the emirate. KHDA Director General Aisha Miran announced the initiative at a Media Majlis, stating that the authority is working on clear guidelines to balance safeguarding and innovation. The policy will incorporate standards for responsible use of digital tools and devices by students. The authority expects the policy and standards to be ready by next year.

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Reported by: Gulf News 1 Oct 2026 Read the original ↗ More from Gulf News →

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1 Oct 2026.

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Read the original at Gulf News: https://gulfnews.com/uae/dubai-khda-to-issue-clear-rules-on-ai-mobile-phone-use-for-students-1.500694604

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