KHDA implements key licensing responsibility in line with its mandate

This includes the entire continuum of schools, free-zone colleges and universities, adult education and training institutes in the Emirate.

KHDA's primary mandate is to develop the education and human resource sectors and bring them on par with international standards and prevalent best practices. In line with this mandate KHDA's fundamental approach to its licensing responsibility is to introduce improved quality, access, reliability, and transparency. But more importantly, the Authority looks forward to effecting the change through a new partnership and an enhanced working relationship with the schools and institutions.

Commenting on the implementation of the new role, Dr Abdulla Al Karam, Chairman of the Board of Directors and Director General of the KHDA said, "Within just few months since its startup as an Authority, KHDA, after extensive consultation with a wide variety of stakeholders has developed its licensing body. KHDA welcomes this new responsibility and pledges to establish an open collaborative relationship with its licensees with a view towards fulfilling our joint goals of quality and access. We invite the institutions to enter a new partnership with us that will enable and facilitate world class learning for the populations in the Emirate. One of our main focuses is improved customer service for all."

Confirming the need for quality education Dr. Al Karam said, "Dubai is known for its excellence in many areas and it's time to extend this to the gamut of education and learning in the Emirate. If the UAE and Dubai are seeking to become the regional hub for education, excellence shouldn't be an option - it should be a given."

The implementation of licensing for the all the institutions will be phased in gradually to ensure quality service. KHDA has initiated its call center for general queries and comments at 04-364 0000. Detailed and specific queries can be directed to licensing@khda.gov.ae. The Authority has uploaded on its website the key documents for the said sector. The board resolution, the guidelines for the different sectors as well as the renewal checklist can all be viewed on website.