schools

UAE announces early spring break: Here’s when students get time off

The holiday will apply to all students, as well as academic and administrative staff, across public and private schools and universities

04 March, 2026

UAE schools go remote as CBSE postpones board exams across Middle East

Officials say the situation remains under review, with revised exam dates and further updates expected soon

01 March, 2026

Dubai Holding teams up with Nord Anglia to expand premium schools in emirate

The partnership to deliver a new Nord Anglia Education school at Dubai Production City, with additional schools envisioned across other flagship Dubai Holding communities

18 February, 2026

Prayer break introduced in UAE government schools

In a statement, the ministry confirmed that time will now be allocated each day for students to perform the noon prayer in congregation

22 September, 2025

Cognita Middle East expands into Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Qatar through strategic school partnerships

The partner schools include Downe House Riyadh, King’s College Riyadh, Downe House Muscat, Cheltenham Muscat, and King’s College Doha

25 August, 2025

Saudi schools go smart: Over 6 million students to learn AI from 2025

By introducing AI at the school level, the kingdom aims to cultivate a generation of innovators and technology leaders

25 August, 2025

Dubai’s education sector: 25 new schools, ECCs, universities to open up

The expansion reflects Dubai’s continued evolution as a global hub for high-quality education and family-friendly living

25 August, 2025

Qatar launches world’s largest 3D-printed construction project

Printing is scheduled to take place at night to improve concrete performance and mitigate heat-related challenges

12 June, 2025

UAE schools to introduce AI curriculum from kindergarten-grade 12

Artificial intelligence will be introduced as a formal subject in all government schools, from kindergarten through grade 12, starting from the next academic year

05 May, 2025