Preparations ahead the new school year in the UAE - in pictures

  • The Swiss International Scientific School in Dubai prepares to welcome pupils for the new term. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    The Swiss International Scientific School in Dubai prepares to welcome pupils for the new term. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Angelique De Leeuw, a KG2 teacher, prepares her classroom at the Swiss International Scientific School. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Angelique De Leeuw, a KG2 teacher, prepares her classroom at the Swiss International Scientific School. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Ashraf prepares new desks in a classroom at the Swiss International Scientific School. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Ashraf prepares new desks in a classroom at the Swiss International Scientific School. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Members of staff meet before welcoming back pupils for the new term. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Members of staff meet before welcoming back pupils for the new term. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Back-to-school essentials at Typo before the new term starts. City Centre, Deira, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Back-to-school essentials at Typo before the new term starts. City Centre, Deira, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Shona Gastaldi, head of primary school at Swiss International Scientific School, checks a display. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Shona Gastaldi, head of primary school at Swiss International Scientific School, checks a display. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Fiona Ryan, left, deputy head early years, and Ivorie Badua, early years secretary, check a display. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Fiona Ryan, left, deputy head early years, and Ivorie Badua, early years secretary, check a display. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Back-to-school essentials at City Centre, Deira. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Back-to-school essentials at City Centre, Deira. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Sangita cleaning ukuleles in the music room at the Swiss International Scientific School. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Sangita cleaning ukuleles in the music room at the Swiss International Scientific School. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Back-to-school products, City Centre, Deira, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Back-to-school products, City Centre, Deira, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Hannah Hepworth, deputy head early years, prepares the library. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Hannah Hepworth, deputy head early years, prepares the library. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • New uniforms being being bought at Stitches in Al Quoz, Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National
    New uniforms being being bought at Stitches in Al Quoz, Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • Sales staff at Stitches in Al Quoz, Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National
    Sales staff at Stitches in Al Quoz, Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • New uniforms for the start of the new school year at Stitches in Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National
    New uniforms for the start of the new school year at Stitches in Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • Leonora Wihl, six, Grade 2, and her mother try on school uniforms at Repton School in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
    Leonora Wihl, six, Grade 2, and her mother try on school uniforms at Repton School in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
  • Omar Al Kahloot, 11, Grade 6, tries on school uniforms at Repton School in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
    Omar Al Kahloot, 11, Grade 6, tries on school uniforms at Repton School in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
  • Timothy Zaitsev, 10, a Grade 5 pupil at Repton School in Abu Dhabi, tries on uniforms with his mother. Victor Besa / The National
    Timothy Zaitsev, 10, a Grade 5 pupil at Repton School in Abu Dhabi, tries on uniforms with his mother. Victor Besa / The National
  • A uniform clerk at Repton School in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
    A uniform clerk at Repton School in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
  • Eliza McGhie, seven, Grade 3 and parents order school uniforms at Repton School in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
    Eliza McGhie, seven, Grade 3 and parents order school uniforms at Repton School in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National