Education
School Students' Parents Call for Flexible Friday Prayer Timing to Ease School Dismissal and Mosque Attendance
Sara KhaledThe UAE's General Authority of Islamic Affairs and Endowments has moved Friday prayer time to 12:45 PM starting January 2, 2026. This timing change ha...
Empowering Young Entrepreneurs: Schools Implement 'Little Trader' Program, Integrating Activities, Teacher Training, and Student Project Spaces
Schools across the UAE are rolling out comprehensive plans to implement the "Little Trader" program, which aims to transform 100,000 students from pas...
Digital Hazards: Risky Trends, Violence Threaten Online Safety for Children Under 12
UAE mothers are sounding the alarm about dramatic behavioral changes in their children after smartphone use, describing kids as "disconnected from rea...
New classifications for people of determination in Dubai's private schools to provide structured education.
Dubai is rolling out new policies to classify disabilities in private schools and create alternative education paths for students with special needs....
Innovative AI-Powered Decision-Making in Government Schools Enhances Educational Strategies
Government schools in the UAE have started using advanced AI-powered management systems to speed up decision-making and improve administrative efficie...
Biology Exam Aced: Students Praise Straightforward and Accessible Questions
UAE government schools are urging Grade 12 students to register quickly for higher education programs, warning that delays could hurt their chances of...
Emirati Students Comprise 26% of NYU Abu Dhabi Undergrads: Empowering Local Talent in Global Education
NYU Abu Dhabi just welcomed its most diverse incoming class ever, with the Class of 2026 marking a historic milestone for Emirati student enrollment....
Hundreds of Students Fail to Sign Partnership Agreement, Schools Reveal Lists
Schools across the UAE are scrambling to get parents to sign a mandatory "Partnership Charter" through the parent portal platform. The digital documen...
Abu Dhabi Sorbonne Wraps Up Ocean Year Initiative
Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi wrapped up its Year of the Ocean initiative with a dance performance called "Noon" at Zayed Theatre. The show brought to...
Exam Boards Ban Masks and Hoodies: New Protocols for Sick Candidates Announced
Schools across the UAE have banned face masks and hooded clothing in exam halls as part of new measures to ensure student identity verification and ma...
Math Exam for 12th Graders: Straightforward and Aligned Questions Boost Student Confidence
UAE high school students completed their first semester mathematics exam on Monday, with most reporting the test was manageable and aligned with their...
Private Tutoring Calls Surge During Exam Season: Convenient 'Remote' Lessons Gain Popularity
Parents across the UAE are dealing with a flood of unwanted calls from tutoring companies targeting students during exam season. These educational fir...
Chemistry Exam Questions Clear and Aligned with Curriculum, Say 12th-Grade Students
UAE's grade 12 students took their second semester exam on Friday, tackling chemistry in a fully digital format that lasted two hours. Student reactio...
Boosting Remote Learning: Schools Implement Online Classes Ahead of Exams
Government schools announced they're switching to remote learning for just one day - Wednesday - as students prepare for first semester exams starting...
Remote Learning Continues for Public School Students Tomorrow
Government schools announced that Wednesday, November 19th will be a remote learning day, following the Ministry of Education's decision to dedicate t...
Navigating the Tutoring Dilemma: Balancing Necessity and Commercialization in Family Budgets
What started as simple academic support has grown into a massive parallel education system that's reshaping how students learn across the Middle East....
Borderless and Timeless: Isa Al Bastaki Envisions the Future of Education in the UAE
The UAE is preparing for a major shift in higher education. Dr. Issa Al-Bastaki, president of Dubai University, says the future of learning will be co...
Student and Guardian Handbook: 8 Prohibited Exam Misconduct Behaviors
UAE schools are requiring students and parents to sign a behavioral agreement ahead of central exams running from November 20 to December 4, 2025. The...
Sharjah University Hosts Digital Transformation and Innovation Forum: Discover Insights for Business Growth
The University of Sharjae brought together five UAE universities to share experiences on digital transformation in higher education. The forum focused...
Unlock the AI Secrets: Interactive Sessions Teach Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence
Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence launched its first "Waei" (Awareness) community initiative, bringing together young people and...
Enhancing Law Curriculum at Ajman University: Exploring Innovative Approaches
Ajman University's law school held its first advisory council meeting to align legal education with real-world practice and prepare graduates for the...