Higher Education Shuts Down Unauthorized Training Center Offering Unlicensed Educational Programs

UAE authorities shut down an unlicensed training center and referred its operators to prosecutors after discovering serious violations including operating without permits, enrolling students illegally, and promoting unauthorized educational programs. The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research imposed financial penalties and blocked the center's online promotional activities.

Ministry inspection teams found multiple violations at the facility. The center was accepting students without proper approvals, advertising unapproved educational programs, and running an unlicensed nursery operation. Safety inspectors from the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation discovered additional problems including general safety violations and employment of unlicensed workers.

The crackdown involved coordination between several government agencies. The Ministry of Higher Education worked with the Ministry of Human Resources, Ministry of Education, and the emirate's Department of Economic Development to impose fines and close the facility. They also partnered with the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority to block the center's websites and social media accounts used for promotion.

Officials charged the center's operators with operating without licenses and advertising unauthorized educational programs. The facility will remain closed until it obtains proper licensing. This case shows how UAE regulators are tightening oversight of the education sector, particularly targeting institutions that operate outside legal frameworks.

The Ministry emphasized these actions protect students from irresponsible practices. All educational and training institutions in the UAE must be licensed and accredited by relevant authorities according to quality standards. The government wants to ensure only legitimate providers offer educational services.

Authorities plan to continue monitoring and penalizing violators under existing laws. The Ministry said its proactive oversight system and governance frameworks aim to protect students, ensure quality educational outcomes, and build public confidence in the national education system.

Parents and students can verify if educational institutions are properly licensed before enrolling. The Ministry of Higher Education provides verification services through its website at www.mohesr.gov.ae or by calling the customer service center at 800511. This gives families a way to check credentials and avoid unlicensed operators.