How will Dubai’s new safeguarding system help protect students from abuse, bullying and cyberbullying in private schools and universities?

Dubai’s Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has introduced a new Policy Framework for Safeguarding and Learner Protection to strengthen student safety across private early childhood centres, schools and higher education institutions. An automated system is expected to be introduced in the first quarter of 2027 to manage and track concerns related to abuse, neglect, exploitation and cyberbullying. The framework also extends protection measures to university students aged 18 and above, establishing common safeguarding standards across the private education sector. Do you think introducing an automated reporting and monitoring system will help create safer learning environments for students? Share your views and suggestions in the comments!