In Pictures: UAE ready for back to school

Schools across the country reopen their doors on August 29

Published: August 27, 2022 17:01 Compiled by Devadasan K P, Chief Visual Editor

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It’s that time of the year again! The final touches are being put to school and stationery kits this week, just before schools across the UAE open their doors on August 29 after the long summer vacations. Above, Dani Haward, a year 1 teacher at the Dubai British School in Jumeirah park, prepares the classroom. Image Credit: Devadasan K P/Gulf News

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All the special offers right now at stores and malls around the UAE make back-to-school shopping more exciting. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News

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The Abu Dhabi Police have intensified traffic patrols on the emirate’s roads to ensure the safety of students and their families when classes resume on Monday. Image Credit: WAM

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Colourful choices of stationery at LuLu Hypermarket in Sharjah. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News

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The school uniform hunt is on at a garments and shoe store in Rolla, Sharjah. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News

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Michael Atkinson, a year 6 teacher at the Dubai British School in Jumeirah park seen preparing the classroom just before schools across the UAE reopen after the summer vacation. Image Credit: Devadasan K P/Gulf News

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School buses at Indian High School, Dubai, get spanking clean too, as they are ready to take the little ones back to school after a long break. Image Credit: Clint Egbert/Gulf News

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Al Amana Private School gets a thorough cleaning before reopening in Sharjah. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News

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Global Indian International School Abu Dhabi campus as ‘Schools get ready to welcome children after the summer break”. Image Credit: Supplied

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The school uniform hunt in Rolla, Sharjah. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News

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On August 23, the National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority (NCEMA) announced the latest COVID-19 protocol for students and school staff. Students above 12 years, teaching and administrative staff, and service providers are required to provide a negative PCR test result taken within 96 hours of the first day of school. Regular testing is not required. Image Credit: Clint Egbert/Gulf News

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All students are allowed to attend classes including those who are unvaccinated for medical reasons or with medical exemption Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News

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Social distancing inside facilities is also no longer mandatory and has been left to the discretion of each facility, including on buses Image Credit: Supplied

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