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May 10, 2013
Parents of all children in Abu Dhabi private schools have been asked to re-register with copies of their Emirates ID, passport, visa, and a water and electricity bill. Read Article Abu Dhabi schools asking for utility bills baffles parents
May 09, 2013
Forget images of drab and unflattering polyester suits, then Dubai based designer, Sarah Sillis recently launched line may help turn that impression on its head. Read Article Dubai's Sarah Sillis' fashionable Muslim sportswear
May 05, 2013
Relief for thousands of families as the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) say Gems Education have officially withdrawn its application to close the popular school. Read Article Dubai's Westminster School will remain open for its 5,000 pupils, say officials
May 05, 2013
Special-needs pupils required extra staff with more training, which involves a lot of investment - most of it passed on to the parents. Read Article UAE families find few options for education of special needs children
May 05, 2013
Principal tells of choice between special-needs children or a fast climb up the rankings ladder. Read Article No room at high-performing schools in Dubai for special needs pupils
May 04, 2013
Photographer takes portraits to raise awareness for bone marrow donation Read Article Photo pitch is seat of learning in bid for UAE bone marrow donors
May 03, 2013
Emirati students learn how to start up a company in 15-week programme. Read Article Laying foundations for UAE's entrepreneurs of tomorrow
Apr 29, 2013
Only 10 of the 143 schools have managed to improve their rankings this year, according to the Dubai Schools Inspection Bureau. Read Article Progress of Dubai private schools at a standstill, say inspectors
Apr 29, 2013
Leisure events take a hit as weather forces tourism companies to cancel activities. Read Article UAE tour operators sink in the wet conditions