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New transport policy in Abu Dhabi schools focuses on safety and accountability
New transport policy in Abu Dhabi schools focuses on safety and accountability

The Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) in Abu Dhabi has rolled out a new transport policy for private schools aimed at improving child safety, supervision, and transport management. Parents, schools, and students are now expected to comply with these updated regulations to ensure smooth pick-up and drop-off procedures.

Dubai introduces new rules for school staff termination and deregistration
Dubai introduces new rules for school staff termination and deregistration

Dubai’s Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has introduced strict new rules for private school staff recruitment, conduct, and termination. The measures, which apply to all KHDA-approved institutions, aim to improve teaching standards, safeguard students, and maintain Dubai’s reputation as a global hub for quality education.

Gems Education welcomes 1,700 new teachers in Dubai as 2025 marks a turning point
Gems Education welcomes 1,700 new teachers in Dubai as 2025 marks a turning point

Dubai, UAE – Gems Education has begun the new academic year on a historic note, welcoming more than 1,700 new teachers from across the globe. The announcement was made at the annual GEMS Awareness Day hosted at Atlantis, The Palm, where Chairman and Founder Sunny Varkey described 2025 as “a turning point” for education.

Back to school in UAE: uniform shops prepare for busy season
Back to school in UAE: uniform shops prepare for busy season

As UAE schools prepare to reopen on August 25, uniform shops are seeing heavy demand, with some serving 500+ customers daily. Retailers brace for peak shopping, while the Ministry of Education announces a unified academic calendar starting 2025–2026.

10-year-old Emirati launches AI learning academy for children
10-year-old Emirati launches AI learning academy for children

In a milestone achievement for youth-led innovation, 10-year-old Emirati girl AlDhabi AlMheiri has launched a first-of-its-kind AI Learning Academy—a free online platform created by a child, for children. Designed for learners aged 7 to 13, the academy aims to build early digital literacy and make artificial intelligence accessible, engaging, and fun.

UAE doctors urge parents to avoid overscheduling kids during summer holidays
UAE doctors urge parents to avoid overscheduling kids during summer holidays

As the summer holidays begin, many UAE parents eagerly sign up their children for camps, classes, and various structured activities. While keeping kids engaged is important, health experts in the UAE are cautioning against cramming their schedules — warning that too many activities with too little downtime can take a toll on both physical and mental well-being.