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UAE schools tighten mobile phone ban, warn of month-long confiscation
1+ hour, 54+ min ago (343+ words) Schools warn phones on campus will be seized; repeat breaches risk year-end ban Dubai: School administrations across the UAE have tightened enforcement of a long-standing ban on mobile phones on campus, warning parents that the policy will be applied uniformly,…...
Not everyone gets reduced hours: 5 UAE job sectors exempt this Ramadan
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (454+ words) Operational demands mean some employees do not receive the two hour reduction Dubai: Ramadan is only a few weeks away and during this holy month the private sector work hours are reduced by two hours for all employees. As per…...
UAE mandates English for advanced mathematics and science in private schools
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (338+ words) Policy will be phased in from 2026-27, fully implemented by 2029-30 Dubai: The UAE's Ministry of Education has approved a sweeping change to the language of instruction for mathematics and science subjects in private schools that follow the ministry curriculum, mandating English…...
Dubai schools ban e-scooters and motorised vehicles over safety concerns
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (920+ words) Schools issue strict guidelines and warn of confiscation, reporting to authorities Dubai: Dubai schools are cracking down on electric scooters, e-bikes and other motorised personal transport devices, citing mounting safety concerns and an alarming rise in accidents involving young riders…...
UAE clarifies school entry age rules for 2026–27: What parents need to know
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (326+ words) Ministry sets age requirements and limited flexibility for kindergarten entry The clarification, the ministry said, is intended to organise registration procedures and ensure that children are developmentally ready for each stage of schooling, while providing parents with early certainty as…...
FS1 offer withdrawn? Here’s how Dubai schools are finding space for your child
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (911+ words) Eligibility vs. readiness: Dubai schools may expand seats to accommodate students Dubai: The UAE introduced a new age cut-off policy for 2026-27 school admissions, announced by the Ministry of Education in December 2025. Following this, Dubai's KHDA clarified that some children previously…...
Ajman trains nearly 6,000 transport staff to boost safety standards
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (256+ words) Taxi and school transport staff completed year-long programmes in safety and skills The Ajman Transport Authority has implemented a series of specialised training programmes throughout 2025 for taxi drivers, school bus drivers and school bus supervisors, with a total of 5,976 participants…...
New Microsoft AI agents to help UAE university students find jobs
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (325+ words) Here is how four prototype AI agents will enhance higher education for students Dubai: The UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) has partnered with Microsoft to develop AI agents that will help university students personalise their learning…...
Meet Indian teacher who won $1m in Dubai by painting lessons on walls for slum kids
2+ day, 19+ min ago (51+ words) Nagi was recognised for her work bringing education to slums and rural communities Indian teen wins $100k Chegg.org Global Student Prize Indian teacher who taught on slum walls wins $1 million Abu Dhabi rolls out customs waiver for art collectors UAE:…...
Ajman Ruler orders tuition refund for student killed days before graduation
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (320+ words) 22-year-old died in a motorcycle accident in Sharjah; father receives degree on his behalf His Highness Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, has ordered the full refund of university tuition fees paid by…...