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Some UAE Indian schools announce 5-day Diwali break

Students at selected schools will get longer breaks, while others celebrate on campus

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With Diwali falling on a Sunday this year, some Indian curriculum schools have adjusted their calendars to give families more time to celebrate and travel.

5 new UAE rules this month: What changes for residents

Know the latest UAE rule changes to avoid hefty fines and stay compliant.

New UAE regulations: From school photography to shared housing and food standards.

No October mid-term break for UAE Indian schools

Principals explain why Indian schools will continue classes and when holidays begin

Students arrive at Indian High School in Oud Metha, Dubai campus after schoold in UAE resumed classes after the summer break. Photo: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News Photo: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

School photos without consent could cost Dh500,000

Another child in the frame? The privacy issue can start before you post the photo

Taking a photograph without consent can itself create criminal exposure, while sharing it in a private WhatsApp group is not automatically exempt, lawyers explain.

Dubai Police trains 476 school bus staff on safety

Drivers and supervisors receive safety training to prevent risks and accidents

Dubai Police trains 476 school bus staff to strengthen student safety.

What UAE schools are taking off children’s lunch menus

What’s really on the school lunch menu? How UAE schools are cutting processed foods

Schools are cutting back on sugary and highly processed foods while putting greater emphasis on balanced meals and nutrition education

Sharjah school bus emergency? One button alerts police

Smart Ma'man system speeds up emergency response on Sharjah school routes

Parents can track buses live as supervisors trigger instant police alerts

Dubai schools break into global top 10 in PISA

PISA 2025 places Dubai’s private schools among world’s best for learning outcomes

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UAE schools 2026-27: Holidays, breaks and key dates

Key term dates, breaks and public holidays for UAE parents in 2026-27

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Back to school UAE updates: 1.27m students return today

Watch students, teachers back at classes after summer break, new academic year for many

UAE back to school 2026: Live updates as record 1.27 million students return to classrooms

President congratulates UAE students as schools reopen

Sheikh Mohamed calls on students to make the most of opportunities to gain knowledge

Sheikh Mohamed urged students to embrace the new academic year with optimism, ambition and determination.

Why great institutions may no longer need generations

The UAE suggests experience, not age, may be the real foundation of excellence

A new school does not have to discover everything for itself. It can inherit experience before it has accumulated much of its own.

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