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Desks are spaced apart in a classroom at the American Academy for Girls in Al Mizhar, Dubai. Shruti Jain for The National
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Covid-19 safety measures remain in place at schools in the UAE. Victor Besa / The National
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Testing and vaccination rules are in place for staff and pupils. Shruti Jain for The National
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Some schools will continue to allow pupils to learn from home. Pawan Singh / The National
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Pupils across the UAE will return to school on August 29. Victor Besa / The National
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Desks are spaced apart in a classroom at the American Academy for Girls in Al Mizhar, Dubai. Shruti Jain for The National
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Covid-19 safety measures remain in place at schools in the UAE. Victor Besa / The National
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Testing and vaccination rules are in place for staff and pupils. Shruti Jain for The National
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Some schools will continue to allow pupils to learn from home. Pawan Singh / The National
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Pupils across the UAE will return to school on August 29. Victor Besa / The National
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Desks are spaced apart in a classroom at the American Academy for Girls in Al Mizhar, Dubai. Shruti Jain for The National
Coronavirus: UAE schools prepare to vaccinate pupils aged 12 to 15
Principals believe move will help parents feel secure about sending children to school
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