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This exploratory case study examines how Abu Dhabi public school leaders and managers exhibit and demonstrate emotional intelligence (EI) in times of educational change and school transformation. The study revolves around school leaders' and managers' perceptions as transformational leaders, from an EI perspective. Furthermore, this study sheds light on the processes and tools that school leaders employ when facing challenges, in terms of EI dimensions, during periods of rapid change and transformation. For this research, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 27 public school leaders and managers in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE). While the study was limited to school leaders and managers, the findings clarify what type of professional EI development needs to be provided to support Abu Dhabi public school leaders and managers during times of school transformation. The authors also provide policy recommendations and suggest a pathway for further studies and research on the relationship and links between EI, effective school leadership and management, and educational transformation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]