Students at a Taaleem school. The changes will come into effect for the 2026-27 school year. Photo: T4 Education

UAE's new school age cut-off will impact role of parents and educators

Educators and child psychologists respond to recent decision to extend school admission cut-off date for early years education

UAE

As it happenUAE rain disrupts travel as airlines announce flight cancellations and delays

UAE

Huge clean-up operation in Dubai as stormy weather eases

UAE

UAE’s private sector urged to work from home as heavy rain sweeps the country

UAE

UAE establishes new National Media Authority

UAE

UAE humanitarian ship sets sail with 10 million meals for Gaza

UAE

Dubai government staff to work from home on Friday as rain lashes city

UAE
Water pooling along a street makes navigation tricky for motorists in the Al Quoz Industrial area of Dubai. Antonie Robertson/The National

How to drive safely during heavy rain and thunderstorms

'Main rainfall wave' expected in UAE on Thursday and Friday, says national weather centre

UAE

President Sheikh Mohamed congratulates 'brother' Sheikh Tamim on Qatar's National Day

UAE

Abu Dhabi and Dubai Police issue safety warnings as UAE prepares for storms

UAE

Concrete progress: Dubai's RTA releases images from inside Metro Blue Line plant

UAE

UAE sends urgent aid to Gaza as winter storms strike

UAE

Dr Sultan Al Jaber looks to boost energy co-operation with Japan on visit

UAE

President Sheikh Mohamed meets President of Azerbaijan in Abu Dhabi

UAE
Displaced Palestinians walk through floodwater after heavy rain in Gaza city. AFP

UAE sends urgent aid to Gaza as winter storms strike

Field team moves swiftly to help alleviate effects of harsh conditions

UAE

Dr Sultan Al Jaber looks to boost energy co-operation with Japan on visit

UAE

President Sheikh Mohamed meets President of Azerbaijan in Abu Dhabi

UAE

InterviewIndonesia's new UAE ambassador makes trade and protecting workers top priorities

UAE

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