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UAE: Ramadan school timings and rules for Dubai and Sharjah

These are the school timings announced for schools in Dubai and Sharjah

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Huda Tabrez, Living in UAE Editor, Living in UAE Editor
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These are the announcements made by the education authorities in the UAE.
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In Dubai, schools can operate for a maximum of five hours.
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The statement was issued by KHDA.
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Sharjah's private schools can operate for three to five hours.
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Schools cannot start before 9am.
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Expected Ramadan and Eid dates for this year: gulfnews.com/1.1608467214295
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