In 2008, the UAE Cabinet issued Decision No. 29 of 2008 establishing the organisational regulatory framework for private education in the United Arab Emirates. The resolution defines minimum national standards for private schools, including licensing, governance, operational requirements, and the responsibilities of private school owners and operators. It stipulates that private schools must comply with approved quality and administrative criteria, ensures that private education contributes to national educational objectives, and provides regulatory oversight mechanisms to safeguard educational quality and safety within private institutions across the UAE.
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