"Education" imposes penalties on private schools that do not comply with the requirements of the national identity

The Ministry of Education stressed the need to adhere to all the conditions and requirements issued in Article (11) of Federal Decree-Law No. (18) of 2020, which aims to consolidate concepts of national identity among students and enhance their national affiliation in private schools.

The Ministry added that it and the relevant educational authorities, through their oversight bodies, will verify the schools’ compliance with these requirements, provided that penalties are imposed on violating schools as stipulated in Article (28) of Federal Decree-Law No. (18) of 2020 regarding private education.

The Ministry identified nine areas related to national identity in the school environment, most notably commitment to public morals and the values ​​and culture of the UAE, respect for the symbols and sovereignty of the state, hanging official pictures of rulers according to the evidence approved by the emirate to which the school follows, and performing the state's national anthem exclusively during the morning assembly.

Also, raising the flag of the state exclusively in the school according to the controls listed in the guide to using the flag of the UAE, and refraining from placing pictures or paintings of personalities or symbols other than the leaders of the state, and the commitment of workers to the general appearance in accordance with the traditions and customs of the state, and the obligation to obtain the necessary approvals to conduct activities Extra-curricular activities, student celebrations and events, and ensuring that curricula or learning resources do not include any violation of state laws or society's culture, values ​​and national constants.

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