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Constitution of the United Arab Emirates 1971, as amended to 2009
Education
- English
Education is a fundamental factor for the progress of the society. Education is mandatory in its primary stage and is free of charge at all stages in the UAE. The law lays down the necessary plans for disseminating and spreading everywhere all levels of education and for eradicating illiteracy. (Art. 17)
- Arabic
التعليم عامل أساسي لتقدم المجتمع. وهو إلزامي في مرحلته الابتدائية ومجاني في كل مراحله داخل الاتحاد. ويضع القانون الخطط اللازمة لنشر التعليم وتعميمه بدرجاته المختلفة، والقضاء على الأمية. (المادّة 17)
Education
- English
The UAE has exclusive legislative and executive jurisdiction in the following matters:
…
11. Education.
… (Art. 120) - Arabic
ينفرد الاتحاد بالتشريع والتنفيذ في الشؤون التالية :
...
11. التعليم.
… (المادّة 120)
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Constitution of the United Arab Emirates 1971, as amended to 2009 (English). According to Art. 7: “… The official language of the UAE is Arabic.”
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Part III on Freedoms, Rights and Public Duties.