The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) has closed a training centre in one of the emirates, referred its managers to the Public Prosecution, and imposed fines for conducting unlicensed educational activities and other violations.
According to MoHESR, inspections carried out by its teams revealed several violations, including unlicensed educational activities, the enrolment of students without obtaining necessary approvals, the promotion of unaccredited programmes, and the operation of an unlicensed nursery.
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) also reported further breaches related to public safety and the employment of unlicensed workers.
UAE authorities block online accounts of unlicensed training centre
MoHESR said that, in coordination with the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation, the Ministry of Education, and the emirate’s Department of Economic Development, it has taken the necessary actions against the centre and its administrators.
The Ministry confirmed that the centre had been fined and shut down until the required licences are obtained. It added that the administrators were referred to the emirate’s Public Prosecution for operating without a licence and promoting unaccredited programmes.
MoHESR stated that it is also working with the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority to block the centre’s online accounts and websites used to promote its programmes.
“The Ministry affirmed it will continue monitoring violators and enforcing penalties under national laws,” MoHESR said in a statement, noting that this is part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen oversight of UAE-based higher education institutions and training centres.
It added that its proactive oversight and governance frameworks aim to protect students, ensure the quality of academic and vocational programmes, and build public confidence in the national education system.
MoHESR urged parents and students to verify that educational and training institutions are licensed and their programmes are accredited before enrolling. Verification can be done through the Ministry’s website or by contacting the Customer Happiness Centre at 800511.
