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Some pupils thrived while learning from home, a marked contrast from their performance in class. Getty Images
What key lessons have been learnt in schools after Covid-19?

Experts warn that pupils who thrived remotely may struggle to adapt to classroom environments

EducationAugust 30, 2023
Jessica Hulme, an elementary teacher who has just started at Greenfield International School, Dubai. Photo: Greenfield International School
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New teachers already see long-term future in the UAE

The surge in teachers flocking to the UAE is down to several factors, including the attraction of living in the Emirates

EducationAugust 29, 2023
Children play with water at the Project Maji kiosk in Ikulumbutuni village in Kitui County, eastern Kenya. Photo: Project Maji
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How UAE firm helps vulnerable communities in Africa get access to clean water

Project Maji was launched after children were spotted drinking from puddles in Ghana

UAEAugust 25, 2023
The UAE is braced for a spike in traffic on Monday on the first day back at school. Pawan Singh / The National
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Extra police and flexible start times to beat back-to-school rush

Plans in place to ease traffic congestion on Monday as hundreds of thousands of pupils return to classrooms

UAEAugust 25, 2023
From left, new UAE teaching recruits Hannah Sherratt, Luke Cullen and Michael Luu at the Gems education event in Dubai on Tuesday. Antonie Robertson / The National
Thousands of teachers flock to UAE amid education sector boom

Rising population means there is a growing need for more educators in the Emirates

EducationAugust 22, 2023
Emirates and Etihad run free bus services for their passengers between Dubai and Abu Dhabi. AFP
Guide to free shuttle buses between Dubai and Abu Dhabi airports

Etihad and Emirates offer coach service to anyone who books flights with them

TransportAugust 16, 2023
Mohammed Saidur fits window tints. Cheap tinting will not do the same job as a more expensive service, experts say. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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How to protect your car in UAE's summer heat

Motoring experts offer essential advice to keep your vehicle running smoothly during high temperatures

TransportAugust 15, 2023
A Toyota Camry in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
How to buy a used car in the UAE: 6 top tips for Dubai and Abu Dhabi

Experts advise getting the vehicle inspected professionally before parting with any money

TransportAugust 12, 2023
Drivers can learn, and take the road test, in a Range Rover at Emirates Driving Institute in Dubai. Christopher Pike / The National
How to get a driving licence in the UAE

What you need to know about applying online, booking lessons and passing road and theory exams

TransportAugust 12, 2023
Sumo wrestlers Hiroki Sumi and Saita Fumiya at Tabu Japanese restaurant in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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Sumo wrestlers put on a show for Dubai diners

Demonstration fights were staged in Tabu at St Regis Downtown Dubai

WeekendJuly 28, 2023
The view over Dubai Marina from the under-construction Uptown Tower. Experts predict the city will see a housing boom as more residential towers and villas are needed. Victor Besa / The National
What's next for the Dubai property market?

More skyscrapers, far flung desert suburbs and retirement communities are on the horizon

WeekendJuly 28, 2023
Motorists are advised to properly care for their electric vehicle in the UAE summer heat. Photo: Antonie Robertson/The National
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How to keep your electric vehicle running in the UAE summer sun

The main issue is batteries being drained by the heat, which results in less range for drivers

TransportJuly 24, 2023
Cop28 takes place at Expo City Dubai from November 30 to December 12. Ruel Pableo / The National
Dubai's Cop28 hotel demand set to eclipse New Year's Eve

Data shows demand is surging as official booking portal opens

UAEJuly 19, 2023
Most young Arabs outside the GCC feel disenfranchised by their governments. Photo: Asda'a BCW
ARAB YOUTH SURVEY 2023Most young Arabs outside GCC lack belief in their governments

Gap in trust in governments between young Arabs in the Gulf and those in areas such as North Africa and the Levant

MENAJuly 18, 2023
Etihad Rail's bride on Dubai's Al Qudra Road.
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Etihad Rail offers a glimpse of its network in Dubai

Al Qudra is the biggest of 11 rail bridges in the emirate, at more than 610 metres long

TransportJuly 14, 2023
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