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Education

UAE legislation governing education, educational institutions, qualifications and related regulatory matters.

Editorial cover for Federal Decree by Law No. (33) of 2023 — Examination Integrity Law

Active / in force2023

Federal Decree by Law No. (33) of 2023 Concerning Combating Cheating and Violation of Examination System

Federal Decree by Law No. (33) of 2023

The 2023 Examination Integrity Law creates a federal framework to combat cheating and disruption of examination systems in schools, universities and other covered educational institutions, including in-person and remote examinations. It defines student and examination-officer obligations, criminal penalties for specified third-party conduct, disciplinary measures, reporting and judicial-enforcement powers.

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Editorial cover for Federal Decree by Law No. (31) of 2025 — Higher Education and Scientific Research Law

Active / in force2025

Federal Decree by Law No. (31) of 2025 Regarding Higher Education and Scientific Research

Federal Decree by Law No. (31) of 2025

A comprehensive federal framework for higher education, scientific research and technical and vocational education and training (TVET) across the UAE, including free zones. It regulates institutional licensing, programme accreditation, national frameworks, oversight, digital/blended learning, penalties and transitional regularization.

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