Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan launches GEMS Education Family First initiative
uae schools
foreign teachers
UAE announces new work licence for teachers, regulates private tuition
The UAE has introduced a free Private Teacher Work Permit to regulate tuition outside education establishments
Ras Al Khaimah
Some UAE schools announce remote learning due to unstable weather
UAE authorities announce switch to remote learning for Ras Al Khaimah schools as heavy rain hits country
air quality
Johnson Controls, EmiratesGBC join forces to study indoor air quality in UAE schools
Following an initial air quality assessment, the project will build a comprehensive, long-term plan to measure, manage, and continually improve IAQ
Cloud seeding
UAE visa-free travel; Petrol price increase; Holiday date revealed; Saudi announces recruitment guidelines – 10 things you missed this week
UAE visa-free travel, petrol price increase announced, winter holiday dates, Saudi recruitment guidelines and more top news stories this week
Dubai
Education Excellence Awards shortlist revealed
The winners in the 17 award categories will be unveiled at a gala dinner
Back to School
Over 290,000 students to begin classes in UAE tomorrow
UAE pupils, parents and professional educators ready to go back to school on Monday
school holidays
UAE holidays: 24-day winter break dates revealed
UAE school holidays for the full academic year have been announced – mark your calendar now
Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship
UAE announces top students will be given Golden Visa
UAE Golden Visas will be granted to students achieving top grades in exams
David Cameron
Eid Al Adha 2023 holiday dates; UAE education rule change; Kuwait expat crackdown; Titanic tragedy; New speed limit – 10 things you missed this week
UAE education and speed limit changes, Eid Al Adha 2023 in Saudi Arabia, a Titanic tragedy, Kuwait’s expat crackdown and more of the biggest stories of the week
Aldar
UAE schools placed on ‘world’s best’ shortlists as they compete for $250,000 prize
Two UAE schools are in the running for a $250,000 prize
school holidays
UAE school holidays: Every term date until 2026 revealed
UAE academic calendar for every term until 2026 has been by the UAE Cabinet
career
Most UAE students plan career goals in schools, says survey
They also recognised the merits of collaboration, flexibility and initiative, but most did not consider technology, information and media literacy as key to their future success
Corporate tax
UAE announces major education change; Eid Al Adha holidays; Work permit update; Tax rules – 10 things you missed this week
UAE news on Eid Al Adha, tax rules, education changes, work permits, sick leave, unemployment insurance and more
Dubai
GEMS school bans Prime over Logan Paul, KSI ‘addiction’ fears
The school sent a letter to parents warning over the health dangers of the drink
private schools
UAE announces new school ratings, only 1 rated ‘Outstanding’
New UAE school ratings show 49% rated as good or better as reviews show massive improvement
UAE
UAE announces major education change for students
UAE Ministry of Education introduces new model for Year 11 and 12 students