The UAE Ministry of Education has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Core42, a company specialized in and advanced technical solutions, to enhance digital transformation in education, as part of efforts to advance national education and boost digital efficiency in the sector.
Under the MoU, the two entities will collaborate in areas including digital infrastructure development, designing smart solutions, and building digital capabilities of educational and administrative staff. The partnership underscores the Ministry’s excellence in improving the quality of educational and administrative services and elevating the overall customer experience.
Joint task forces will be established to oversee the implementation of digital initiatives and conduct thorough evaluations of their impact on overall organizational performance and service quality. These task forces will facilitate cross-departmental coordination, ensure adherence to strategic goals, and provide continuous monitoring to drive improvements.
The MoU was signed during GITEX Global 2025, held at the Dubai World Trade Centre, in the presence of His Excellency Eng. Mohammed Al Qasim and His Excellency Talal M. Al Kaissi.
The MoU was signed by HE Hamad Al Belmahaina Acting Assistant Undersecretary for the Support Services Sector at the Ministry of Education, and Rajeev Nair, Chief Delivery Officer at Core42.
His Excellency Eng. Mohammed Al Qasim, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Education, commended Core42 for its pioneering role in the digital transformation journey across different fields, noting the company’s extensive expertise in artificial intelligence and cloud technologies, which serve as key enablers of an advanced digital education ecosystem.
His Excellency affirmed that the MoU reflects the Ministry’s vision to enhance the competitiveness of the education system through technological innovation and the integration of artificial intelligence in different areas of the Ministry’s work, noting that the collaboration with Core42 represents a valuable addition to leveraging digital solutions that support the progress of education in the UAE.
Talal Al Kaissi Executive Vice President Chief Government Affairs & Partnerships Officer Core42
“Our partnership with the Ministry of Education reflects the UAE’s continued commitment to embedding digital excellence across sectors. We are creating the technological foundation for a smarter, more resilient education ecosystem that uses the power of sovereign cloud, trusted data, and AI to enhance both learning outcomes and operational efficiency.”
This partnership aligns with the Ministry’s ongoing efforts to further modernize its digital ecosystem and enhance operational efficiency across its sectors by adopting cutting-edge technological solutions that support the UAE’s national digital transformation goals.
