Education systems do not change in isolation. They are shaped by forces that span society, technology, economics, the environment, politics, and deeply held values. The STEEPV Foresight Report is Tali's systematic answer to a critical question: what signals are emerging across these six domains, and what do they mean for the future of education in the Arab world and beyond?
The Six Scanning Domains
Social
Youth demographics, family structures, migration patterns, digital natives, generational shifts in learning expectations, and the evolving social contract between education and society.
Technological
AI and agentic systems, EdTech platform evolution, digital leapfrogging, Arabic-language technology development, immersive learning environments, and the infrastructure gap between aspiration and reality.
Economic
Skills-economy alignment, workforce transformation, credential fragmentation, the ROI of education investment, Islamic finance ethics in education funding, and the cost of institutional inertia.
Environmental
Climate-driven migration and its impact on education systems, sustainability literacy, green skills demand, and the role of education in building climate-resilient societies.
Political
National education mandates, regulatory frameworks for AI in schools, state-led innovation hubs, geopolitical competition in talent development, and the politics of curriculum reform.
Values
Cultural identity in a globalised education landscape, ethical AI governance, the tension between tradition and transformation, epistemic authority, and what societies believe education is fundamentally for.
What Makes This Report Different
Unlike generic trend reports, the STEEPV Foresight Report is specifically adapted for the Arab and GCC education context. Every signal is scored for relevance, urgency, and regional impact. The report does not merely list trends — it maps them against Tali's five core foresight frameworks, including Three Horizons analysis and scenario planning, to show how each signal could evolve across multiple plausible futures.
The scanning process draws from 12+ global intelligence sources — Gartner, McKinsey, IFTF, Dubai Future Foundation, and more — and is continuously updated through Tali's AI-driven horizon scanning engine. The result is structured intelligence that education leaders can act on, not just read about.
“STEEPV scanning is not about collecting data. It is about seeing the connections between forces that most institutions analyse in isolation — and understanding what those connections mean for the future of learning.”
Who This Report Is For
This report is designed for education ministers, institutional strategists, university research offices, and anyone responsible for long-range planning in education. It provides the environmental intelligence layer that underpins sound scenario planning and strategic decision-making.
This report is currently in development. To be notified when it launches, or to discuss a custom STEEPV briefing for your institution, contact Dr. Thani Almheiri at [email protected]
Founder & Lead Researcher, Tali Education Foresight Research
Dr. Thani Almheiri brings 30 years of experience in education, strategic thinking, and planning. He founded Tali Education Foresight Research to anticipate the future of education before it unfolds — combining advanced AI with deep educational research.