Two-day dialogue brings together regional and international experts to advance prison education, rehabilitation, and reintegration in the Arab region and beyond Building on over a decade of collaboration with the Ras Al Khaimah Correctional Facility, including a prison library recognized by UNESCO UIL for best practice in 2026 Building on more than a decade of commitment to advancing education within correctional settings, the Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi Foundation for Policy Research convened “Education in Prison: Bridging Policy and Practice” on 4–5 November 2026, bringing together 25 regional and international stakeholders, including government officials, representatives of correctional and rehabilitation institutions, judicial authorities, and experts in education and rehabilitation. Organized with the cooperation and technical advice of UNESCO and the UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning (UIL), the two-day policy dialogue explored the role of education in rehabilitation and successful reintegration into society, while examining opportunities to strengthen quality learning pathways within correctional settings across the Arab region and beyond. Prison education in Ras Al Khaimah connects the right to learn with wider human rights principles, while creating opportunities for personal development, rehabilitation and reintegration into society. The dialogue built on the Foundation’s longstanding partnership with the Ras Al Khaimah Correctional Facility, including the development of a prison library housing 9,000 titles, recognized by UNESCO UIL for best practice in 2026. This initiative reflects the Foundation’s commitment to translating research and institutional partnerships into meaningful educational opportunities and lasting community impact. Dr. Natasha Ridge, Executive Director of the Sheikh Saud bin …