The Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) has signed a strategic partnership agreement with PureHealth, the Middle East’s largest healthcare group, to create a new career pathway enabling Emirati professionals to qualify for employment in the field of inclusive education in Abu Dhabi.
The specialised programme combines training, professional development and certification, equipping participants with the skills required to provide inclusive educational support to students.
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The partnership brings together ADEK’s expertise in the education sector and PureHealth’s specialised healthcare capabilities, helping to enhance students’ health and wellbeing while advancing an inclusive education system that supports the learning, growth and development of all students, in line with ADEK’s priorities for the private education sector.
The collaboration also supports the Emiratisation efforts of both ADEK and PureHealth by establishing structured career pathways for UAE nationals in specialised education and learning support, alongside traditional teaching roles.
The initiative builds on ADEK’s recent launch of its Emiratisation Policy for the private education sector, opening up new professional opportunities for Emirati talent and helping develop a qualified workforce to support students’ learning and wellbeing.
Comprehensive six-month training programme
Under the agreement, ADEK and PureHealth will implement a comprehensive six-month training programme combining specialised clinical training delivered by…

