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This study aimed at identifying the effect of an Islamic educational program based on emotional intelligence on developing ethical behaviors of tenth grade female students in the Sultanate of Oman. The study adopted a semi-experimental model using a sample of 137 students from muscat and southern Batinah schools. To achieve the study aims, an educational program based on emotional intelligence and ethical behaviors scale (self-control, honesty, respecting others, respecting rules) was used. The validity of the scale was measured using trustee validity and discriminate validity. Cronbach’s alpha coefficient was used to estimate the reliability of the scale; it was 0.90 which indicates fairly high reliability. The results showed statically significant differences in regards of self-control, honesty, respecting others and respecting rules in favor of the experimental group. In the light of the above findings, the study recommended the importance of integrating emotional intelligence skills into the curriculum to prevent ethical problems of teenage students. It also suggested the activation of educational strategies and classroom activities in training the students to develop their ethical behaviors. (Published abstract)