The Information Fund Organization has launched its 2026-2028 strategic plan to strengthen Dubai's leadership in the information economy.

DUBAI, April 1, 2026 (WAM) -- The Knowledge Fund Establishment (KFE) has announced the launch of its 2026-2028 Strategic Plan. This plan signifies Dubai's ongoing commitment to enhancing its educational ecosystem and investing in national talents, aligning with the emirate's vision of building a sustainable knowledge-based economy and a prosperous, cohesive society. The new plan is in line with the Dubai Education Strategy 2033 and closely linked to the objectives of the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33) and the Dubai Social Agenda (S33). This reflects integrated institutional efforts to support comprehensive development and reinforce Dubai's position as a global hub in knowledge and education. The strategic plan marks a transition to an advanced implementation phase focused on transforming strategic priorities into measurable impact by 2028 and will be executed through three main pillars: • Enabling effective and sustainable educational initiatives that enhance quality of life and promote a stronger, more cohesive society. • Increasing the efficiency of educational asset management and land allocation systems to support future sector growth. • Ensuring financial sustainability to support educational initiatives and projects while increasing investment revenues. Throughout the new strategic cycle, KFE will continue to implement high-quality educational initiatives aimed at expanding access and improving learning outcomes. The Dubai Schools project is experiencing an accelerated growth process supported by ongoing expansion plans; it is expected to add over 1,000 new seats annually, bringing the total capacity in the current cycle to over 7,000. This growth is further supported by the expansion of the Nad Al Sheba campus, reflecting the increasing demand for a model that combines educational quality, national identity, and global best practices. KFE will also continue to expand the Dubai Elite Students Program, which currently encompasses more than 20 schools, and with a strategic orientation, will broaden its reach to Emirati students across the United Arab Emirates, reinforcing investment in national talents and future leadership development. Concurrently, the Young Investors Program is transitioning from its pilot phase to a model that expands to more schools and educational stages, targeting over 20,000 students by 2028; this reflects the program's increasing impact and sustainability. The plan also includes initiatives that offer attractive career pathways to encourage Emirati educators to participate in the private school sector, as well as an annual applied research grant program that brings together educators, researchers, academic institutions, and private sector partners. This program aims to develop innovative solutions that strengthen Dubai's educational ecosystem. As part of efforts to increase sector capacity, KFE aims to accelerate the allocation of educational assets in priority areas throughout the 2026-2028 planning period, ensuring the allocation of more than 30 educational assets by 2028, which will create over 35,000 new seats. This will support the launch and expansion of high-quality educational projects that enhance sector competitiveness and diversify educational offerings across the emirate. This orientation reflects a strategic vision that positions educational assets as the main driver of qualitative growth by attracting projects that provide added value in educational models, academic pathways, operational efficiency, and sustainability. KFE will continue to strengthen integration with regulators and investors to align asset allocation with sector needs, focusing on ensuring that investors in low-cost schools have access to suitable assets, thereby helping to reduce costs for parents while maintaining quality and sustainability. As part of efforts to enhance financial sustainability and diversify revenue sources, KFE continues to develop a balanced investment approach to support priority educational initiatives and projects, backed by an asset and investment portfolio exceeding 1 billion AED. KFE is exploring opportunities to expand its investment portfolio, increasing flexibility in revenue streams and thereby enhancing its ability to support more educational initiatives aligned with its strategic goals. In investment management, KFE adopts a prudent investment strategy that balances growth in investment returns, risk mitigation, and the preservation of long-term asset value, in line with best practices. In this context, KFE is working on establishing a formal endowment fund supported by a dedicated investment strategy that will serve as a sustainable financial pillar to support scholarships, educational programs, and research and innovation initiatives. This provides a transparent platform aimed at delivering long-term educational and social impact for donors and partners. On this occasion, KFE Chairman Ahmed Abdul Karim Julfar stated, “The launch of the 2026-2028 Strategic Plan reflects the establishment's commitment to advancing Dubai's vision of a competitive and sustainable knowledge economy. This will be achieved by strengthening investment in education and developing effective strategic partnerships that support qualified sector growth.” Julfar added, “This plan also reflects our desire to further strengthen Dubai's position as a global hub in knowledge and innovation and to enhance knowledge investments as a primary driver of comprehensive development and long-term economic prosperity.” In this context, KFE CEO Abdulla Mohammed Al Awar remarked, “The new strategic plan represents a comprehensive implementation framework focused on developing high-quality educational projects and strengthening the alignment between educational outcomes and the future economy. This will contribute to a tangible and sustainable impact across the sector and society.” Al Awar stated, “In the next phase, the establishment will continue to accelerate the implementation of strategic initiatives, expand corporate partnerships, and enhance Dubai's attractiveness as a global destination for academic institutions and learners. This will support the achievement of knowledge-based economic and social development goals.” The Knowledge Fund Establishment, with its new strategy, reaffirms its commitment to developing a more future-ready and sustainable educational ecosystem aligned with Dubai's goals and reinforces its position as a leading global destination for quality education and knowledge opportunities.

(Source: WAM.ae)