Dubai: The Knowledge Fund Establishment (KFE) has announced the launch of its Strategic Plan for 2026-2028, marking a continued commitment to advancing Dubai’s education ecosystem and strengthening investment in national talent, in alignment with the emirate’s vision to build a sustainable knowledge-based economy and a more prosperous and cohesive society.
According to Emirates News Agency, the new plan aligns with the Dubai Education Strategy 2033 and is closely linked to the objectives of the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33) and the Dubai Social Agenda (S33), reflecting integrated institutional efforts to support comprehensive development and reinforce Dubai’s position as a global hub for knowledge and education.
The strategic plan reflects a transition to an advanced execution phase focused on translating strategic priorities into measurable impact by 2028, through three main pillars: enabling impactful and sustainable educational initiatives, enhancing the efficiency of educational asset management, and achieving financial sustainability.
During the new strategic cycle, KFE will implement high-quality educational initiatives aimed at expanding access and improving learning outcomes. The Dubai Schools project is witnessing growth, with more than 1,000 new seats expected to be added annually. This growth is further supported by the expansion of the Nad Al Sheba campus, scheduled to open at the start of the next academic year.
KFE will also expand the Dubai Distinguished Students Programme, which currently includes more than 20 schools, aiming to reinforce investment in national talent. Similarly, the Young Investor Programme is scaling beyond its pilot phase, targeting over 20,000 students by 2028.
The plan includes initiatives to encourage Emirati educators to join the private school sector and an annual applied research grant programme to develop innovative solutions that strengthen Dubai’s education ecosystem.
KFE aims to allocate educational assets in priority areas, creating more than 35,000 new seats for students through the allocation of over 30 educational assets by 2028. This move supports the launch and expansion of high-quality educational projects.
KFE will continue strengthening integration with regulators and investors, focusing on enabling investors in low-fee schools to access suitable assets, helping reduce costs for parents while maintaining quality.
In terms of financial sustainability, KFE is developing a balanced investment approach backed by a strategic portfolio of assets and investments exceeding AED1 billion, exploring opportunities to expand its investment portfolio.
KFE is working to establish a formal endowment fund supported by a specialised investment strategy, serving as a sustainable financial pillar to support scholarships and educational programmes.
On this occasion, Ahmed Abdul Karim Julfar, Chairman of the Board of the Knowledge Fund Establishment, emphasized the establishment’s commitment to advancing Dubai’s vision of a competitive knowledge economy. Abdulla Mohammed Al Awar, CEO of the Knowledge Fund Establishment, highlighted the comprehensive execution framework of the new strategic plan.
Through its new strategy, the Knowledge Fund Establishment reaffirms its commitment to developing a more future-ready and sustainable education ecosystem, aligned with Dubai’s aspirations as a leading global destination for quality education and knowledge opportunities.
