Legislation Details
- Full Title: Cabinet Resolution Approving the National Qualifications Framework
- Law Type: Cabinet Resolution
- Law Number: No. (106) of 2024
- Issued Date: 06 Sep 2024
- Effective Date: 16 Oct 2024
- Official Gazette: No. 783
- Sector: Education
- Status: Active
- Number of Articles: 8
- Chapters/Parts: 0
- Amendments: 0
Summary
This Cabinet Resolution approves the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) as a national reference for all qualifications in general education, higher education, and technical, vocational and professional education and training in the UAE. The Resolution empowers the Ministry of Education to implement the NQF across federal and local entities, as well as public and private education institutions. It also repeals the previous Cabinet Resolution No. (22) of 2013 that had approved an earlier version of the NQF. The new NQF aims to standardize and align educational qualifications in the UAE to support workforce development and mobility. (Cabinet Resolution Approving the National Qualifications Framework, 2024, Art. 1-4)
What is the scope and purpose of this law?
The scope of this Cabinet Resolution is to adopt the "National Qualifications Framework" as a national reference for all qualifications in general education (including early education), higher education, and technical, vocational and professional education and training in the UAE. The purpose is to establish a standardized framework to align and regulate educational qualifications across the country. (Cabinet Resolution Approving the National Qualifications Framework, 2024, Art. 1)
What are the key definitions under this law?
The legislation does not specify any key definitions. (Cabinet Resolution Approving the National Qualifications Framework, 2024)
What are the main obligations and requirements?
The main obligations under this Resolution are: 1. The Ministry of Education is responsible for implementing the National Qualifications Framework across federal and local entities, as well as public and higher education institutions, technical and vocational education and training institutions, and all other entities concerned with education and training systems in the country. (Cabinet Resolution Approving the National Qualifications Framework, 2024, Art. 2(1)) 2. The Ministry of Education shall issue the necessary resolutions and guidelines for the implementation of the National Qualifications Framework. (Cabinet Resolution Approving the National Qualifications Framework, 2024, Art. 2(2))
What licensing, registration, or approval requirements exist?
The legislation does not specify any licensing, registration, or approval requirements. (Cabinet Resolution Approving the National Qualifications Framework, 2024)
What rights and protections does this law provide?
The legislation does not specify any rights or protections provided. (Cabinet Resolution Approving the National Qualifications Framework, 2024)
Which authorities or bodies are responsible for enforcement?
The Cabinet Resolution empowers the Ministry of Education to be responsible for implementing the National Qualifications Framework across federal and local entities, as well as public and higher education institutions, technical and vocational education and training institutions, and all other entities concerned with education and training systems in the country. (Cabinet Resolution Approving the National Qualifications Framework, 2024, Art. 2(1))
What are the penalties for non-compliance?
The legislation does not specify any penalties for non-compliance. (Cabinet Resolution Approving the National Qualifications Framework, 2024)
What fees, charges, or financial provisions are specified?
The legislation does not specify any fees, charges, or financial provisions. (Cabinet Resolution Approving the National Qualifications Framework, 2024)
What exemptions or exceptions apply?
The legislation does not specify any exemptions or exceptions. (Cabinet Resolution Approving the National Qualifications Framework, 2024)
How are disputes resolved under this law?
The legislation does not specify any dispute resolution mechanisms. (Cabinet Resolution Approving the National Qualifications Framework, 2024)
What are the key deadlines and time limits?
The only deadline specified in the legislation is that this Cabinet Resolution shall enter into force 30 days after the date of its publication in the Official Gazette. (Cabinet Resolution Approving the National Qualifications Framework, 2024, Art. 4)
How does this law interact with other UAE legislation?
This Cabinet Resolution repeals the previous Cabinet Resolution No. (22) of 2013 that had approved an earlier version of the National Qualifications Framework. It also states that any provision that violates or contradicts the provisions of this new Resolution shall be repealed. (Cabinet Resolution Approving the National Qualifications Framework, 2024, Art. 3)
When did this law come into effect?
This Cabinet Resolution shall enter into force 30 days after the date of its publication in the Official Gazette No. 783, which was on 16 Sep 2024. Therefore, the effective date of this Resolution is 16 Oct 2024. (Cabinet Resolution Approving the National Qualifications Framework, 2024, Art. 4)
Source Documents
This article analyses Cabinet Resolution Approving the National Qualifications Framework for legal research and educational purposes. For the purpose of interpretation and application, reference must be made to the original Arabic text. In case of conflict, the Arabic text prevails. This does not constitute legal advice.