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Dubai announces new system to track abuse, bullying in

Dubai's private education sector is set to introduce an automated system to manage safeguarding concerns in the first quarter of 2027. The ....

UAE school winter break 2026–2027: When do holidays start

Parents across the UAE are beginning to plan their winter holidays as the current school term approaches its end. Students will enjoy a three-week ....

Some Dubai schools ‘open’ to changing timings to ease

With traffic becoming increasingly busy during school hours, some Dubai schools are open to reviewing their start and finish times to help reduce ....

Dubai KHDA Launches New Councils for Parent, Educator and

Dubai is preparing to strengthen community participation in private education, with the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) launching ....

Dubai schools tighten photography rules as parents told not

Parents in Dubai are being urged to exercise caution when taking photographs or videos on school premises, particularly when other students or staff ....

KHDA to set clear direction on AI, technology use in Dubai

Dubai’s education authority is developing a new policy framework to guide schools on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and technology in ....

Dubai Private Schools Must Follow Updated Rules for

Private schools in Dubai are expected to follow detailed health and safety requirements covering classrooms, playgrounds, swimming pools, science ....

Emirates to offer special fares, extra baggage for Dubai

Dubai-based airline Emirates and the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) have signed an agreement to support Dubai’s ambition of ....

Dubai Allows Fresh Graduate Teachers to Join Private

Dubai’s Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has announced a new pathway allowing newly graduated teachers to join private schools ....

Parents relieved as Dubai private schools barred from

The recent decision made by the Dubai government to freeze private school fees for the 2026-27 academic year has granted a big relief for parents, ....

UAE Schools Offer Flexible Fee Plans for Parents Hit by Job

While some families in the UAE face increasing financial pressure as the US-Israel-Iran conflict continues, schools in the country say they are ....

How Dubai schools are helping families with flexible

Dubai: With education expenses continuing to rise across the UAE, many families are looking for ways to better manage school-related costs. In ....

UAE to decide on May 10 if schools and universities

The model of learning, in-person or remote for the next academic term will be announced on May 10, said UAE's Ministry of Education. The ....

UAE explains why school buses won’t run next week

The Ministry of Education said plans to assign school buses at private and public schools have been suspended before restoring face-to-face classroom ....

UAE Indian schools start academic year online

As Indian curriculum schools across the UAE gear up for the new academic year — traditionally starting in April — uncertainty over ....

CISCE cancels UAE Class 10, 12 exams amid tensions

The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) has cancelled Class 10 and Class 12 board exams across the UAE due to ongoing ....

Dubai sets new Friday timing for private schools from

All private schools, in addition to early childhood centres located within the emirate’s private schools, must conclude their school day ....

Dubai KHDA releases new school calendar; full list of 2025

The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has posted the academic calendar for the 2025-2026 school year marking significant terms and ....