For students like Abdurrahman Almulla, a Grade 4 student in Sharjah, the introduction of AI is an exciting opportunity. He views the technology as a useful tool for collaborative learning.
“I think AI may be helpful when we need to work on group projects,” he said. “It would help us research and go through many different topics quickly. It would give us more information and we would learn more than what is just in our books.”
Abdurrahman Almulla
His father, Ali Al Mulla, echoed his excitement, highlighting the initiative’s alignment with the UAE’s forward-thinking goals. “The application of AI is one of the key principles of the ‘We the UAE 2031’ government vision,” he said. “The coming generations have to be aware of the benefits of AI and the risks of being exposed to malicious use of the technology. Educating children early is essential.”
The introduction of AI into schools was formally announced by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE, on Sunday via X.
Similarly, Grade 6 student Mariam Almidfa, a graduate of Sharjah’s Digital Safety Ambassador program, sees AI as a supportive learning partner. “I want AI to help me understand things better,” she said. “But I don’t want it to replace me or my teachers. I want it to be a smart helper that encourages me to learn, create, and dream even bigger.”
