Building a national teaching workforce
Under the agreement, Aldar Education will lead efforts related to recruitment, placement and career progression for UAE nationals across its schools, while ADEK will support talent development through teacher preparation and specialized training initiatives.
The collaboration builds on ADEK’s recently announced teacher talent strategy, which places educators at the center of student success and national development priorities.
In addition, the strategy is anchored in the Abu Dhabi Educator Capability Framework, designed to strengthen teaching standards, professional development and alternative pathways to the profession.
Focus on future-ready classrooms
On the other hand, Al Mubarak has described Emiratization as an “imperative for nation building”.
“This partnership with ADEK marks an important step in strengthening Emiratisation within the education sector in Abu Dhabi and we are proud that Aldar Education is the first private education provider to enter into a strategic partnership of this kind,” said Al Mubarak.
He added, “The future of the UAE depends on the strength of its human capital, which starts in the classroom. Through this partnership, we are contributing to the development of a future-ready generation.”
Furthermore, it has reinforced Aldar’s long-term commitment to the UAE’s national vision and sustainable progress.
Structured pathways for aspiring teachers
A central part of the initiative is the creation of a structured recruitment pathway for graduates of ADEK’s Kon Moallim programme, a postgraduate degree in education offered in partnership with the Emirates College of Advanced Education.
The program is aimed at building a sustainable pipeline of qualified Emirati educators for Abu Dhabi schools. The route is supported by Midad, ADEK’s self-paced teaching bootcamp, designed to help aspiring educators explore the profession and develop fundamental classroom skills.
Participants who excel at Midad can advance to Kon Moallim and pursue long-term teaching careers. Interested applicants can learn more through ADEK’s application portal.
Priority subjects and long-term employment
In addition, the partnership aligns with broader national efforts to increase the number of Emiratis in teaching roles across UAE schools, including plans to fill social studies teaching positions with UAE nationals within the next three years.
Beyond social studies, recruitment efforts will focus on Ministry of Education subjects, Special Educational Needs, Foundation Stage and KG classes.
Aldar Education is also introducing a multi-year talent development programme, bringing more young educators in the Emirati sector into schools by the 2030/2031 academic year.
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