The Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) is a government agency in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) responsible for the development and regulation of the country's education sector. The department was established in 2018 and is headquartered in Abu Dhabi.
The ADEK's mandate is to provide high-quality education that prepares students for the challenges of the 21st century and to support the development of a knowledge-based economy in the UAE. To achieve this, the department works to develop and implement education policies and strategies, to support the continuous improvement of the education sector, and to promote research and innovation in education.
The ADEK is responsible for the regulation and accreditation of educational institutions in the UAE, and it works to ensure the compliance of these institutions with national and international standards. The department also supports the professional development of teachers and educators and provides a range of education-related services to students and families.
The ADEK is led by a director general who is appointed by the Minister of Education. The department has a number of divisions and agencies that carry out its various functions, including the Abu Dhabi Education Council and the Sharjah Education and Knowledge Department.