Now and Tomorrow-The Lessons We Learn

Each crisis is accompanied by profound challenges and transformative opportunities. COVID-19 has impacted the Middle East higher education sector, as have other parts of the world; however, its scope and ambition remain unchanged. The crisis amongst many other things has tested the resilience of the higher education institutions, but profoundly reshaped the management of learning, education, skill development, leading to a rethinking of perspectives and approaches within the education sector.

Key challenges during Covid-19

While the abrupt overhaul of learning styles has come with its fair share of obstacles, it has also managed to open the door to new opportunities.

The adaptation process of the “the new normal” of learning has been challenging; however, the learning curve has kicked in and there is broad acceptance for blended learning as an option to deliver learning content. The current circumstances where there is greater acceptance of online formats have allowed these universities to explore opportunities in various disciplines. Students can benefit from these offerings from the comfort of their home at reasonable prices.

Within the region’s educational spectrum, two interesting trends have emerged:

Although the UAE, among other countries, has been considering changes in education for some years, Covid-19 has required the country to take the first steps into a future they had been planning to build more gradually. Governments can leverage this experience to develop and enhance distance and lifelong learning platforms. As people learn individually, systems may become more personalized,focusing on the unique needs and interests of each student.

Short and long-term prospects for the education system in the United Arab Emirates:

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