UAE summertime offers to whet the appetite

Win cash prizes with UAE Exchange

Benefits: UAE Exchange is offering cash prizes from a prize pool of US$222,222 to 56 expats living in the UAE. Customers who remit twice between May 24 and July 7 from any UAE Exchange branch in the Emirates, will automatically receive a chance to enter the prize draw. Customers can also participate in an online contest to win additional cash prizes every two weeks.

Beware of: The promotion expires on July 7.

Honda Ramadan promotions

Benefits: Al Futtaim Honda is offering discounts worth up to Dh5 million on its cars, bikes, pre-owned vehicles and after sales. Deals include a new Honda City for Dh49,900, down from Dh53,900 and the Accord Couple for Dh94,000, down from Dh102,900. There are also promotions on window tinting, accessories and tyres, such as buy three tyres receive the fourth free.

Beware of: The promotion runs until the end of Ramadan.

Al Raha Beach Ramadan discounts

Benefits: Book an Iftar or Suhoor buffet at Al Raha Beach Hotel in Abu Dhabi before May 30 and receive exclusive discounts. Deals include an Iftar buffet at the hotel's Sevilla Restaurant, from Dh180 per person or a Suhoor buffet at Wanasah Cafe Lounge, from Dh95 per person. Iftar banquet packages for a minimum booking of 30 people start from Dh160 per person.

Beware of: Prices go up for bookings made after May 30.

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Plan to boost public schools

A major shake-up of government-run schools was rolled out across the country in 2017. Known as the Emirati School Model, it placed more emphasis on maths and science while also adding practical skills to the curriculum.

It was accompanied by the promise of a Dh5 billion investment, over six years, to pay for state-of-the-art infrastructure improvements.

Aspects of the school model will be extended to international private schools, the education minister has previously suggested.

Recent developments have also included the introduction of moral education - which public and private schools both must teach - along with reform of the exams system and tougher teacher licensing requirements.

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UAE summertime offers to whet the appetite

From cars to iftar discounts and cash prizes, here are three of the best early Ramadan promotions in the UAE.

Plan to boost public schools

The Boy and the Heron