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UAE parents reveal how they slash back-to-school costs

From hand-me-downs to buying abroad, families share ways to save on school supplies

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Back-to-school shopping in the UAE doesn’t have to be expensive. Parents are sharing how they save hundreds on uniforms, textbooks, and supplies with clever tricks, swaps, and early shopping

UAE GEMS students shine in 2025 A-levels, BTEC results

Record entries, rising top grades, BTEC success mark a landmark year

Parents celebrate with a student after the A-level results at a GEMS institution in Dubai (file photo). Students will be able to check their results on Thursday, August 14.

Coming soon: New schools opening in UAE in 2025

From British to IB, these new schools offer a wide range of curricula and locations

Find out the latest schools launching across the UAE in 2025, featuring British, American, and International Baccalaureate (IB) curricula to suit diverse student needs.

Unpaid fee? Abu Dhabi schools can withhold certificates

Schools can suspend enrollment up to 3 days per term after 3 fee warnings

Abu Dhabi schools can suspend enrollment over unpaid fees, ADEK confirms

UAE issues strict exam guidelines with tough penalties

The Ministry announced the end-of-year exam schedule for students in 2024–2025

UAE issues strict exam rules with tough penalties

How UAE school buses keep your children safe every day

Stop arms, GPS tracking and CCTVs – these are some of the feature that keep students safe

UAE has advanced regulations and safety features implemented across its school bus fleets to ensure the well-being of young passengers.

Government schools offer online revision before exams

The initiative supports the wider goal of adopting flexible learning methods

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Are you driving safely near schools?

Key school zone rules in the UAE: Speed limits, stop signs and safety tips

Driving during the school rush can be challenging, but neglecting traffic rules can result in hefty fines. Picture used for illustrative purposes.

Abu Dhabi schools can halt operations for up to 3 years

ADEK outlines closure requirements, obligations, and licence categories under new policy

Abu Dhabi schools can temporarily suspend operations for up to three years under new policy.

UAE to hold mandatory mock e-exams for Grades 5–12

End-of-year final exams are scheduled from June 10 to 19, 2025

Mock exams to boost digital readiness for UAE students

UAE: 29,000 fined for ignoring school bus ‘Stop’ signs

Dh1,000 fine and 10 black points await motorists who fail respect school bus ‘Stop’ signs

Ministry of Interior warns motorists of hefty penalties for ignoring the school bus 'Stop' sign.

UAE schools to ban phones, enforce strict attendance

Schools issue guidelines as students return for third term of academic year on Monday

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