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UAE education

The latest news on education in the UAE, including teaching, schools, exams and results

Total patent applications in 2025 reached about 4,300, government figures show. Fatima AlMarzooqi / The National.

UAE waives IP registration fees under new rules for student inventors and people with disabilities

UAEOctober 11, 2026
The guidance to parents about photography applies to classrooms, corridors, playgrounds, assemblies, and school drop-off and pick-up areas. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Dubai schools tighten photo and video rules to protect privacy

UAEOctober 05, 2026
Motorists were urged to pay close attention to traffic rules concerning school buses. Photo: Pawan Singh / The National

Abu Dhabi Police urge motorists to follow rules around school buses

UAEAugust 31, 2026
All schools will welcome pupils back to the classroom next week. Chris Whiteoak / The National

No homework for young pupils: Shake-up to UAE schools for the year ahead

UAEAugust 26, 2026
Dr Sultan Al Neyadi, UAE Minister of State for Youth Affairs, announces the launch of the Ghatareef initiative. Photo: Antonie Robertson / The National

UAE announces skills programme to help prepare young citizens for future

UAEJuly 23, 2026
The UAE award will recognise the contributions of top-performing students and universities. Photo: The National

UAE launches higher education award to champion 'culture of excellence'

UAEJuly 14, 2026
The UAE is the first country in the Arab world to introduce such measures. Getty Images

UAE names online platforms included in under-15s social media restrictions

UAEJune 19, 2026
Students at NYU Abu Dhabi. The university shut its campus owing to the threat of Iranian attacks. Victor Besa / The National

Universities in the UAE look to get back on track after Iran war closures

UAEApril 18, 2026
Khalifa University in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National

Khalifa University climbs global rankings for engineering courses

UAEMarch 27, 2026
The change means the age difference in age groups will span about 16 months. Photo: Jeffrey E Biteng / The National

What parents need to know following major change to school starting age

UAEFebruary 10, 2026
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, tours the Dubai Schools – Al Khawaneej campus. Photo: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed / X

Sheikh Hamdan says educating future generations is more important than infrastructure targets

UAEDecember 05, 2025
Parents across the UAE are gearing up for the start of the new school year. The National

UAE's new school calendar to see more public holidays fall within school breaks

UAEAugust 20, 2025
Students at the Abu Dhabi Indian School take exams. Andrew Henderson / The National

Exams to go ahead at many UAE schools despite weather warnings

UAEMay 01, 2024
Pupils returned to school for in-person lessons on Monday after torrential rain fell in the country last week. Antonie Robertson / The National

Dubai pupils return to school after record-setting storms

UAEApril 22, 2024
Distance learning is in place for all private school pupils in Sharjah and available as an option to those in Dubai. Reem Mohammed/The National)
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Dubai private schools offer hybrid learning as Sharjah's educational institutions go online

UAEApril 21, 2024
The directive to pay off the outstanding debt was issued by President Sheikh Mohamed last week. Jaime Puebla / The National

Parents thank UAE President after fees cleared at government schools

UAEApril 06, 2024
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