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UAE: Kandura not mandatory for Emirati school students this year

The traditional dress will be mandatory for male students from next academic year



Emirati students writing the exam at school in Abu Dhabi, the first day for Grade 12 examinations.
Image Credit: ADEC

Abu Dhabi: The Emirates School Establishment (ESE) has announced that the traditional Emirati Kandura is optional for male students in 5-12 grades from next week.

However, the traditional male dress will be mandatory for male students from the next school year 2023-2024 in line with the results of a survey in which the opinion of parents was gauged.

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