Universities must boost practical training – Regulations

The UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research has issued Ministerial Resolution No. (173) of 2025, setting a unified regulatory framework for governing practical training programmes in higher education institutions. The resolution seeks to align higher education outcomes with labour market needs and ensure the quality and effectiveness of such training programmes, reports the Emirates News Agency (WAM).

The new decision introduces an integrated governance system that aligns practical training with national development priorities, enhancing transparency, accountability and the quality of higher education.

The decision sets clear obligations for higher education institutions to strengthen practical training governance. It emphasises cooperation with training providers to ensure programmes meet students’ needs and institutional goals, guarantees safe and suitable training environments and requires supervisors – both at institutions and training providers’ premises – to be qualified, experienced and capable of effectively assessing student performance.
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