The Digital School, an initiative under the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, has launched joint digital education projects with the Kurdistan Regional Government of Iraq.

This collaboration aims to support the region’s digital education strategy by providing advanced tools and modern learning methods. The goal is to equip new generations with essential skills to participate in building a better future.

The announcement followed an official visit by The Digital School team to the Kurdistan Region. During the visit, several digital schools were inaugurated, and 2,400 teachers graduated from the Digital Educator Global Academy. A new programme to train 10,000 digital teachers was also launched.

The ceremony honored teachers leading the digital transformation and included site visits to digital schools. These visits were conducted in coordination with the region’s Ministry of Education.

Key attendees included:

• Alan Hama Saeed, Minister of Education, Kurdistan Regional Government
• Safeen Dizayee, Head of the Department of Foreign Relations
• Ahmed Al Dhaheri, UAE Consul-General in the Kurdistan Region
• Dr. Waleed Al Ali, Secretary-General of The Digital School
• Representatives from Dubai Cares, including Tatiana Droushki and Iskandar Hussein

Omar Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence and Chairman of the Board of The Digital School, said the partnership shows a shared commitment to advancing education and digital transformation. He praised the Kurdistan Regional Government for its support and swift progress in implementing digital education.

Alan Hama Saeed welcomed the launch and highlighted the importance of using smart technologies in education. He emphasized the need to educate Generation Alpha using tools they are already familiar with.

Tariq Al Gurg, CEO and Vice Chairman of Dubai Cares, stated that this project is more than access to quality education. It represents an investment in a generation prepared to adapt and lead in a changing world.

The team also reviewed the outcomes of the partnership:

• The Digital School platform was translated into Kurdish.
• ASU-accredited teacher training was offered in Kurdish.
• The national curriculum for grades 1–9 was digitized in Kurdish, covering Arabic, English, Kurdish, Math, and Science.

Further efforts to digitize grades 10–12 are underway.

Additionally, 64 schools were equipped with digital tools such as smart boards. Over 40,000 students registered on The Digital School platform, and 2,000 teachers joined the system. A total of 2,400 teachers received ASU-accredited certification. Around 1,600 devices were distributed to students and educators.

The visit concluded with a recognition ceremony honoring outstanding digital teachers. It also marked the beginning of a new initiative to train 10,000 teachers under the “Digital Teacher” programme, in collaboration with Arizona State University.

This effort supports building local teaching capacity and aligns education with the demands of the digital era.

Launched in 2020 by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, The Digital School is the first accredited digital school of its kind. It provides flexible learning for underserved students, refugees, and displaced individuals worldwide.

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