Three schools in Dubai were shut down at the conclusion of the 2023-2024 school year due to their failure to adhere to quality benchmarks. The Dubai education regulator emphasized that this decision underscores the paramount importance given to the well-being of students. This was disclosed by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) at a 'Meet the CEO' event hosted by the Government of Dubai Media Office (GDMO) on Monday. Additional details about the affected schools were not provided during the event. In the meantime, KHDA Director General Aisha Miran noted that planning for the ongoing academic year commenced in January, with KHDA actively soliciting insights from a broad spectrum of education stakeholders. This initiative included over 50 consultation sessions, involving more than 700 individuals and 290 educational entities to collect feedback from parents and educators. The aim is to craft the most effective and efficient educational framework that meets community needs and aligns with Dubai's swift development. When queried about Dubai's education landscape, particularly in the private sector, she highlighted three critical aspects: diversity, flexibility, and superior quality. Presently, Dubai boasts 223 private schools catering to over 365,000 students and offering 17 distinct curricula. The sector is on the rise, with six new schools slated to open this academic year.