The UAE Ministry of Education (MoE) has launched the NOVA project to support AI-driven institutional transformation across the education sector.
The project aligns with the UAE’s national priorities to expand AI adoption across government and strengthen digital innovation.
According to the Ministry, NOVA forms part of its ongoing efforts to develop an integrated institutional ecosystem and improve the efficiency of operations and public services.
The project will use AI and advanced technologies to convert data into actionable insights that support timely decision-making, improve educational outcomes, and enhance services for students, teachers, schools, and parents.
Sarah Al Amiri, UAE Minister of Education, said that, “The NOVA project embodies MoE’s commitment to implementing the directions of the UAE leadership to incorporate AI and advanced data technologies into government operations. The NOVA project represents a strategic shift toward a more agile business model, whose true value lies in investing in people and developing national capabilities to use AI responsibly and effectively.”
“AI-driven digital transformation is no longer an optional tactic but a national and institutional necessity, as it empowers the education sector to keep pace with constant changes,” Al Amiri noted.
Mohammed Al Qasim, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Education, remarked that the NOVA project builds on a series of digital transformation initiatives and investments implemented by the Ministry in recent years, including programs focused on artificial intelligence, systems development, data management, and workforce capability building.
Al Qasim added that the project seeks to unify institutional workflows across the Ministry and the wider education sector by creating a work environment supported by reliable data, smart systems, and advanced digital services.
It will also improve coordination between institutions through integrated digital processes and data-driven operations.
The Ministry stated that the NOVA supports the UAE’s vision of developing an innovation-led education system by equipping future generations with essential digital skills while contributing to the country’s long-term competitiveness in education and technology.
