Dubai has seen a paradigm shift in education sector from the traditional "Mutawwa" system to the present day International system. Before the formation of the UAE, there was huge reluctance about educating female children, but has increased over the years due to Government’ initiatives. Over the years, due to Government’s initiatives, there has been a significant increase in education facilities and enrolment of students in the Emirate. Education is also free at all stages for the UAE citizens (in public schools and institutions). The UAE had allocated 20.5% of its AED 48.7 budget towards education (AED 10.2 Billion) in 2017.