Back-to-school: UAE students start the 2025–2026 academic year - In pictures

Over 1m students at public and private schools return to class for the new school year

Last updated: August 25, 2025 | 08:12

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Back to school Yas American Academy, Abu Dhabi.

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First day of school after summer break at Delhi Private school in Sharjah.

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Back to school Yas American Academy,Abu Dhabi.

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Back to school Yas American Academy, Abu Dhabi.

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Dubai Police officials and Punit MK Vasu, CEO, The Indian High Group of Schools interact with students of Indian High school in Dubai.

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Back to school Yas American Academy, Abu Dhabi.

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Back to school Yas American Academy, Abu Dhabi.

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Back to school Yas American Academy, Abu Dhabi.

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Back to school Yas American Academy, Abu Dhabi.

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From al Khaleej International school.

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First day after summer break at Delhi Private school in Sharjah.

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From al Khaleej International school.

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From al Khaleej International school.

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From al Khaleej International school.

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Sharjah Police at signals near school area in Al Muweilah.

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Sharjah Police at signals near school area in Al Muweilah.

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