Federal Authority of Identity, Citizenship, Customs and ports Security (FAICPS) as one of the most critical federal organizations in UAE government , with more than (10000) employees is vested with the responsibilities of the diversity population security, in small country, hosting foreign labors from 200 countries, with different cultures. In 2009, a survey disclosed that the educational level of 89.8% of (FAICPS) employees was below university degree. In 2010, Emirates Academy for Identity and Citizenship has developed a strategic project to upgrade the educational level of the (FAICPS) employees. The project required designing two accredited university programs for both continuing education and lifelong education. The UAE Federal Government has approved and sponsored the project. The employees started enrollment in the programs in 2014, beside their daily work responsibilities. By 2024, 950 employees were graduated with Bachelor degree and 11 employees have completed master degrees. This paper introduce the project experience and the quality of the educational inputs as well assessing the experience as an innovative project in the Arab countries. The discussion of the assessment in an international educational platform might be vital before extending the experience to the neighboring countries. The paper consists of three chapters covering: (1) The curriculum of Continuing Education; (2) The curriculum of Lifelong Learning; and (3) Academic assessment, including survey among the employees. The results of this study focus the great interest of the employees, particularly those who are above 50 and those who are holding high ranks and senior leadership positions. It was notable that the retired employees also continued in the program to achieve their bachelor degrees. The recommended extending such free educational project to all members of the community.

Authors:
Mohamed Elamin Elnasri, Emirates Academy for Identity & Citizenship, United Arab Emirates

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Professor Mohamed Elamin ELNASRI is a University Professor/Principal Lecturer at E mirates Academy for Identity & Citizenship, Abu Dhabi, UAE in United Arab Emirates

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