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Sheikh Mohammed surprises UAE's top Grade 12 students with Dh100,000 cash gift and a personal message
Jul 14, 2026

Sheikh Mohammed surprises UAE's top Grade 12 ...

UAE Vice-President and Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has personally surprised the country's top-performing Grade 12 students with a Dh100,000 cash gift and a handwritten message of pride, honouring their results in the 2025-2026 General Secondary Education Certificate exams. The gesture, presented across government, private and applied technology education streams, follows Sheikh Mohammed's public congratulations to the nation's top achievers earlier this month, and the students themselves say the words meant more than the money.

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Think UAE teachers get the whole summer off? Here's what the break actually looks like
Jul 13, 2026

Think UAE teachers get the whole summer off? ...

When school gates close for summer, most parents picture teachers spending eight weeks doing very little. UAE educators say that picture is wrong. Between curriculum planning, professional development, reviewing student outcomes and getting campuses ready for the new term, much of the break is quietly consumed by work most families never see. School leaders from Taaleem, the Indian High Group of Schools and Woodlem Education explain what the two-month holiday actually involves, and why the profession's biggest misconception is also one of its most persistent.

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UAE names Arab Reading Challenge champion after record 830,000 students participate
Jul 10, 2026

UAE names Arab Reading Challenge champion aft...

Dana Adel Al Zarouni wins the UAE Arab Reading Challenge after outperforming 830,000 students as Sheikh Mohammed congratulates participants.

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CBSE Gulf students’ plea: Supreme Court seeks response from board over cancelled Class 12 exams
Jul 09, 2026

CBSE Gulf students’ plea: Supreme Court seeks...

India’s Supreme Court seeks CBSE response after Gulf students challenge Class 12 assessment rules following cancelled board exams.

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UAE 2025-26 school results: Full schedule for Grades 1 to 12 on July 12 and 13
Jul 08, 2026

UAE 2025-26 school results: Full schedule for...

UAE MoE has confirmed 2025-26 end-of-year school results for Grades 1-12 will be released July 12 and 13. Full schedule, portal info and next steps.

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UAE ministry revokes Horizon University College licence: What affected students and prospective applicants need to know
Jul 07, 2026

UAE ministry revokes Horizon University Colle...

UAE Ministry revokes Horizon University College Ajman licence. What it means for students, transfers and how to verify recognised universities.

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UAE IB Results 2026: Four students achieve the perfect 45 as the country's Class of 2026 defies a disrupted year
Jul 06, 2026

UAE IB Results 2026: Four students achieve th...

Four UAE students achieve the perfect IB score of 45 points, with strong showings across Innoventures and GEMS schools despite exam cancellation.

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What footballers, kids and coaches all have in common: How UAE schools blend sport, wellbeing and academics
Jul 03, 2026

What footballers, kids and coaches all have i...

What the World Cup teaches UAE parents about raising confident, capable children, and how Dubai schools blend sport, wellbeing and academics.

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IB Results Day 2026: A complete guide for UAE families ahead of Monday, July 6
Jul 02, 2026

IB Results Day 2026: A complete guide for UAE...

IB Results Day 2026 falls on July 6. Full guide for UAE families: NECM grading, UCAS, US pathways, remarks, retakes and UCAS Clearing options.

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  • Sheikh Mohammed surprises UAE's top Grade 12 students with Dh100,000 cash gift and a personal message
  • Think UAE teachers get the whole summer off? Here's what the break actually looks like
  • UAE names Arab Reading Challenge champion after record 830,000 students participate
  • CBSE Gulf students’ plea: Supreme Court seeks response from board over cancelled Class 12 exams
  • UAE 2025-26 school results: Full schedule for Grades 1 to 12 on July 12 and 13
  • UAE ministry revokes Horizon University College licence: What affected students and prospective applicants need to know
  • UAE IB Results 2026: Four students achieve the perfect 45 as the country's Class of 2026 defies a disrupted year
  • What footballers, kids and coaches all have in common: How UAE schools blend sport, wellbeing and academics
  • IB Results Day 2026: A complete guide for UAE families ahead of Monday, July 6
  • Dubai launches the world's first AI-powered park design challenge: A global invitation to reimagine Al Safa 2 Park
  • Play is not time wasted: What Nord Anglia's new Permission to Play Report tells UAE parents about productivity, guilt and well-being
  • UAE Ministry of Education launches Project Nova: What the AI transformation actually means for students, teachers and parents
  • CBSE Class 12 re-evaluation 2026 lifts UAE student grades: Some gain up to 20 marks as the wider OSM controversy continues
  • Two UAE schools named in the world's Top 10 for the 2026 World's Best School Prizes: What it signals about Dubai and Sharjah education
  • UAE year-end exams 2026: How the Ministry's anti-cheating framework actually works, and what parents need to know
  • UAE upgrades the national scholarship system: AED 30,000 settlement allowance, family health cover and clearer career pathways for Emirati students
  • UAE social media ban for under-15s explained: What the new rule means for parents and how to prepare your children
  • UAE universities hit record highs in QS World University Rankings 2027: Khalifa breaks into global top 150 as eight institutions set all-time bests
  • What the CBSE Global Curriculum means for UAE schools and families: A 2026 guide
  • UAE schools ramp up teacher hiring for 2026-27: STEM, AI and Early Years lead demand
  • Summer slide in UAE schools 2026: What MAP Growth data reveals about learning loss, and how parents can prevent it
  • How to choose a secondary school in Dubai 2026: A practical guide for parents
  • From classroom to CERT-In: Dubai Grade 12 student Rylen Anil exposes security flaws in India's NEET, JEE and CBSE exam portals
  • Resit exams, remote eligibility and tech glitches: What UAE families need to know as Term 3 ends
  • Dubai parents and teachers get a formal seat at the table: KHDA expands education councils for 2026-27
  • From classroom to clinic: GEMS Education and Aster DM Healthcare expand partnership with student internships and wellness programmes
  • Another long weekend for UAE families: June 15 confirmed as a public holiday for schools and universities to mark Hijri New Year 1448
  • A skills passport for every UAE student: New AI-powered platform serves 200,000 learners and 200 institutions, with 1,700 future skills in scope
  • Dubai brings back school inspections with a new twist: 24-hour notice, two visit types, and one big question for parents
  • UAE universities climb the global tables: UAEU jumps 64 places, Khalifa joins world's top 3.8% as research drives the gains
  • Back to the books: How Dubai families and schools are easing into the post-Eid Al Adha return
  • Relief for Dubai families: Private school fees frozen for 2026-27 as KHDA confirms no hikes
  • Ahmed bin Saeed honours 394 RIT Dubai graduates at 15th cohort ceremony, marking a first for psychology
  • From Beirut's Shatila camp to a global stage: UAE-based Varkey Foundation awards $500,000 Global Schools Prize to Lebanon's Alsama Project
  • Cheaper, faster, paperless: Dubai overhauls school-zone parking with new KHDA-Parkin digital system
  • CBSE cuts re-evaluation fees and offers full refunds if marks go up: What UAE families need to know
  • Counting down to the holidays: Dubai's 2025-26 school year ends July 3, plus the calendar (and rule change) parents need to know
  • Strong results, hard circumstances: How UAE students fared in the CBSE Class 12 boards - and what to do next
  • Schoolbag weight causing permanent damage
  • Quiet relief: How Dubai schools are easing fee pressure for parents - monthly plans, deferred payments and frozen tuition
  • KHDA confirms Dubai's Eid Al Adha school break - how to make the nine days count for your family
  • Back to the classroom - but online stays on standby: UAE schools and universities return to in-person learning on May 11
  • Midnight to morning: How UAE schools moved an entire system online in a single night
  • UAE schools get nine-day Eid Al Adha break - plus the full end-of-year dates you need to know
  • UAE schools bring back outdoor activities as campuses take another step towards normality
  • Dubai Crown Prince visits KHDA, praises education community: What it means for schools and parents
  • No tuition fee cuts for distance learning, KHDA confirms - Here is what Dubai parents need to know
  • UAE schools reopen - excitement fills campuses as safety protocols usher in a new normal
  • Sheikh Mohammed marks return to school, praising the UAE's resilience in education
  • Schools return April 20, but no buses yet - What UAE parents need to know
  • Dubai schools return to campus from April 20 - and parents are getting ready
  • CBSE class 10 results 2026 declared early - but UAE students face a different reality
  • UAE Ministry of Education dismisses social media rumours of distance learning extension to May 1
  • KHDA launches home-based early learning services for under-sixes in Dubai
  • UAE graduates can now have their degrees recognized instantly - no application needed
  • IB final exams called off for UAE students: How the backup grading system works
  • Online classes for UAE schools now set to continue until mid-April
  • What the new CBSE evaluation plan means for Class XII students in the UAE and Region
  • UAE schools outline comprehensive safety plans as they prepare for campus reopening
  • Remote learning until April 3: How Dubai families are adapting with government support
  • BenQ showcases the future of smart learning at GESS Dubai 2025 with AI-powered education solutions
  • UAE schools prioritize student safety as poor air quality suspends outdoor activities
  • NASA astronaut Dr. Don Thomas inaugurates Ambassador International Academy’s Sky Lab
  • Dubai to host first KHDA Education Expo with over 60 private schools and early learning centres
  • UAE named the Arab region’s fastest-advancing higher education system
  • Dubai unveils new KHDA strategy to make school fees more affordable
  • Dubai introduces new rules for school staff termination and deregistration
  • Gems Education welcomes 1,700 new teachers in Dubai as 2025 marks a turning point
  • Back to school in UAE: uniform shops prepare for busy season
  • 10-year-old Emirati launches AI learning academy for children
  • UAE doctors urge parents to avoid overscheduling kids during summer holidays
  • GEMS launches ‘school-in-a-box’ to fast-track world-class education globally
  • Dubai schools and colleges adopt new healthy food guidelines to support student well-being
  • Stricter university rules announced for Emiratis studying overseas
  • Dubai private schools to skip full inspections in 2025-26, confirms KHDA
  • UAE students achieve remarkable success in 2025 CBSE Board Exams
  • Gulf News Edufair 2025 Highlights: Embracing Interdisciplinary Learning for Future Careers
  • GDRFA-Dubai to Welcome Global Experts for AI and Education Conference – April 2025
  • Expatriate students are now eligible to enroll in public Schools in the UAE
  • Dubai School guide 2024: Discover your ideal School with our all-inclusive guide!
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