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UAE ministry denies circulating first-term exam notices

Parents and students are urged to check the ministry's official channels for exam updates

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The ministry confirmed that it had neither issued an official circular to schools containing the timetable nor published it through its official channels.

Sheikh Mohammed reviews Dh500m reading endowment plans

Sobha project in Dubai will direct all returns toward reading, culture and Arabic language

Located in Al Barsha South 3, the development is scheduled to begin construction in the first quarter of 2027 and be completed within 36 months.

School absences could leave pupils almost a year behind

Abu Dhabi warns repeat school absences can affect attainment, confidence and participation

That pattern amounts to 18 missed days over a school year and could lead to a 14-point drop in assessment scores.

All Ajman school buses fitted with fire safety systems

Fire suppression systems help protect pupils, drivers and supervisors on daily school runs

All school buses in Ajman have automatic fire suppression systems in their engine compartments, helping protect pupils, drivers and supervisors.

Video: Meet the girl Sheikh Mohammed gave his badge to

Dh500,000 Arab Reading Challenge winner dreams to be Egypt’s information minister

Tears were still streaming down the cheeks of Mayar Othman as she received the trophy from His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum

Dubai students turn plastic waste into sustainable fuel

Indian students plan to build a small-scale prototype after their Grade 12 exams

From left to right: Rayyaan Hashmat, Kiaan Bijin, Rushabh Yadav, Advait Patil, Vihaan Bhaskar, Vihaan Chatterjee, and Ibrahim Ausaf Khan

Pakistan to give 500,000 Chromebooks to students

Shehbaz Sharif says devices will be distributed on merit, including to seminary students

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif launches the PM Youth Chromebook Scheme during an event in Islamabad, October 25, 2026.

Let children discover what they can do

Independent learning begins when adults guide, question and know when to step back

Our children do not need adults who constantly tell them what to do. They need adults who gently nudge them towards discovery.

UAEU honours student killed in crash before graduation

Bainah Al Ali’s father receives her academic excellence certificate at graduation event

Daeij Khalaf Al Karab Al Ali (right) receives the academic excellence certificate of his daughter Bainah from Zaki Nusseibeh on Thursday

UAE cracks down on universities, centres breaking rules

MoHESR flags non-compliant adverts, issues corrective plans after AI-enabled inspections

MoHESR said it has strengthened proactive oversight to protect students’ rights, ensure compliance and enhance educational quality. Picture used for illustrative purposes

Dubai medical students gain experience abroad

Students explore neurosurgery, AI and patient care at global institutions

Students from Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences (MBRU) travelled to leading institutions in the United States, Canada and France as part of the university’s Summer Scholars Program

Dubai student goes from gym cleaner to law graduate

She hopes to build her career in the UAE and help others access similar opportunities

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