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Legislations

KHDA was established by Decree 30/2006 with a mandate to develop all knowledge and human resources in Dubai. Below are decrees and other KHDA regulations.

General Laws and Regulations

Administrative Resolution No. (53) of 2025 Approving the Education Staff Deregistration Manual
File Size: 68 KB
Decree No. (5) of 2024 Appointing the Director General of Knowledge and Human Development Authority in Dubai
File Size: 328 KB
Law No. (2) of 2021 Concerning the Knowledge and Human Development Authority in Dubai
File Size: 393 KB
Federal Law No. 3 of 2016 on child rights (Wadeema's Law)
File Size: 228 KB
Executive Council Resolution No (38) of 2007 Establishing Dubai School Inspection Bureau (DSIB) & Executive Council Resolution No (39) of 2007 Appointing the Chief of DSIB
File Size: 849 KB

Higher Education Institutions Regulations

Administrative Resolution No. (96) of 2025 Concerning the Rules Governing Practical Training Programmes for Students of Academic Institutions Based in Free Zones
File Size:  247 KB
Administrative Resolution No. (51) of 2022 concerning the criteria and conditions for approving the annual academic calendar of Higher Education Institutions in Dubai’s free zones
File Size:  196 KB
Administrative Resolution No. (1) of 2013 Issuing the Implementing Bylaw of Executive Council Resolution No. (21) of 2011 concerning Higher Education Institutions in the Free Zones in the Emirate of Dubai
File Size: 405 KB
Executive Council Resolution No. (37) of 2012 Amending Resolution No. (21) of 2011
File Size: 280 KB
Executive Council Resolution No. (21) of 2011 - Concerning Higher Education Institutions based in free zone of the Emirate of Dubai
File Size: 130 KB

Training Institutions Regulations

Decree No. (27) of 2019 on the reduction and exemption of certain fees and fines in the Emirate of Dubai
File Size: 80 KB
Administrative Resolution No. (2) of 2018 Issuing the Implementing Bylaw of Executive Council Decision No (50) of 2015 Concerning regulating Training Institutes in the Emirate of Dubai
File Size: 468 KB
Executive Council Decision No 50 of 2015 Concerning regulating Training Institutes in the Emirate of Dubai
File Size: 2.39 MB
The Board of Knowledge and Human Development Authority in Dubai Order No. (1) of 2013 for classification and description of Training Activities that are allowed to be conducted by the Training institutes in the Emirates of Dubai
File Size: 3 MB

Vocational Education Regulations

Executive Council Resolution No. (30) of 2021 Regulating Vocational Education in the Emirate of Dubai
File Size: 250 KB
FAQs about Executive Council Resolution No. (30) of 2021 Regulating Vocational Education in the Emirate of Dubai

Private Schools Regulations

Administrative Resolution No. (54) of 2025 Concerning the Requirements and Procedures for the Appointment of School Staff in Private Schools in the Emirate of Dubai
File Size: 72 KB
Administrative Resolution No. (6) of 2025 Concerning the Requirements and Procedures for the Appointment of Principals to Private Schools in the Emirate of Dubai
File Size: 287 KB

Administrative Resolution No. (95) of 2025 Approving the Guide to the Dubai Standards for Academic Guidance and Career Readiness
File Size: 495 KB
FAQs About Arabic Provision in Early Childhood Care and Education Settings
Policy on Arabic Language Provision in Early Childhood Education (From birth to six years)
File Size:  384 KB
Administrative Resolution No. (20) of 2023 Concerning the Requirements and Procedures for Approving and Changing Names of Private Schools
File Size:  70 KB
Administrative Resolution No. (21) of 2023 Concerning the Requirements and Procedures for Ceasing Educational Activity
File Size:  66 KB
Administrative Resolution No. (49) of 2022 Concerning the Requirements, Rules, and Procedures for Attesting Academic Certificates and Transcripts of Students in Private Schools
File Size:  81 KB
Administrative Resolution No. (50) of 2022 Concerning the Requirements, Rules, and Procedures for Approving the Enrolment of Students in Private Schools
File Size:  102 KB
UAE Ministry of Education Resolution no (24) on age requirement changes
File Size:  564 KB
Dubai inclusive education policy framework
File Size:  564 KB
The audio version of Dubai inclusive education policy framework
File Size:  362 MB
Executive Council Resolution No. (2) of 2017 Regulating Private schools in the Emirate of Dubai
File Size:  509 KB
Schools Fee Framework
File Size: 340 KB
Schools registration and refund policy
File Size: 848 KB

Early Childhood Centres Regulations

Administrative Resolution No. (48) of 2025 Concerning the Teaching of Arabic in Early Childhood
File Size: 358 KB
Policy on Arabic Language Provision in Early Childhood Education (From birth to six years)
File Size:  384 KB
FAQs About Arabic Provision in Early Childhood Care and Education Settings
Executive Council Resolution No. (26) of 2023 Amending Executive Council Resolution No. (35) of 2020 Regulating Early Childhood Centres in the Emirate of Dubai
File Size: 352 KB
Executive Council Resolution No. (35) of 2020 Regulating Early Childhood Centres in the Emirate of Dubai
File Size: 451 KB
Page last updated 07 January 2026