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How the Covid-19 pandemic enabled YouTubers to become teachers

If any e-learning habits built up during Covid-19 become ingrained, schools may be prompted to incorporate more YouTube videos into their routines

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UAE’s ministry extends deadline for applications to higher education institutions, external scholarships

This move was to safeguard the future of Grade 12 students and guarantee their right to higher education

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Oman schools to end academic year without exams; Muscat extends lockdown to May 29

The decision applies to private and public schools which will end the current academic year on May 7

Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair launches Covid-19 fund for refugee education

The fund focuses on refugees living in overcrowded camps, informal tent settlements and congested host communities where access to online education is currently out of reach

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UAE announces reduced timings for school students during Ramadan

The duration of the classes has been cut to 30 minutes for all students

Dubai schools can deliver textbooks now – KHDA

Parents can also collect the books as long as strict safety and health guidelines are adhered to

Sharjah Book Authority launches virtual reading festival

The 10-day reading festival will feature cultural and literary sessions and workshops hosted by celebrated Arab and foreign authors

How is Covid-19 changing the UAE’s educational landscape?

In the aftermath of the Covid-19 outbreak and extended distance learning programmes, schools and parents continue to deal with a number of challenges

UAE’s education ministry to test electronic exam portal for public schools

The initial mandatory testing on April 13 will cover mathematics for grades 5-12

Abu Dhabi’s new support programme helps residents pay for education and healthcare

The cutoff date for fee assistance applications is April 23, 2020 

Founder of Dubai-based GEMS mulls stake sale in school operator

Sunny Varkey is reportedly working with Rothschild & Co to find potential investors

EdTech solutions to pave way for digital learning in the GCC

EdTech solutions could prove crucial in ensuring the success of e-learning during the Covid-19 outbreak

Revealed: All you need to know about tuition fee discounts offered by UAE schools

The UAE extended the distance learning programme till the end of the current academic year

Abu Dhabi’s Aldar Education to offer 20% school fee cut, refund transport charges

It is also establishing an ‘all in this together’ fund to support impacted families

UAE’s Emirates NBD, Emirates Islamic pledge Dhs4m to education ministry

The contribution will facilitate the provision of laptops to students to support their e-learning endeavours

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UAE bans private tutoring in homes and all other facilities

Remote learning offered to students is exempted from this rule

Covid-19: Schools at liberty to cut tuition fee; transportation fee must be refunded – KHDA

Several schools in the UAE have responded to the situation by waiving tuition and transportation fees

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All UAE schools, universities to extend e-learning programmes until June

The decision is applicable to both private and public educational facilities

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UAE directs Emirati students studying abroad to return home

The directive applies to those on scholarships and students studying using private funds too

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UAE students returning from abroad subject to mandatory 14-day home quarantine

All school staff and students returning from outside the UAE must complete necessary medical examinations

Dubai schools allowed to raise fees by 6.4%

Dubai’s KHDA clears the air about coronavirus concerns

All internal and external gatherings at private schools and universities in Dubai were cancelled amid coronavirus fears

UAE ministry issues new guidelines for schools on coronavirus

Any student, staff or associated family member who has flown in from China in the past 14 days, is to be exempted from school

Dubai’s Coded Minds acquires US-based education company

The acquired company offers STEM, STEAM, and leadership education to children and teachers in the Americas

Revealed: The highest-ranking universities in the UAE

The United Arab Emirates University in Al Ain is the highest-rated university in the country

Sharjah ruler calls for class size, teaching limits in schools

Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi calls for no more than 25 students per class, and teachers teaching no more than 24 classes per week

Kenyan monk Peter Tabichi wins $1m Global Teacher Prize in Dubai

Tabichi was presented with the award in the presence of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed at a ceremony hosted by actor Hugh Jackman

UAE ministry takes action against students for damaging school property

A video has showed students breaking chairs, tables and other equipment in a classroom

Revealed: Most and least expensive cities for international education

The annual ranking has some interesting findings, particularly in the Gulf region

Dubai schools allowed to raise fees by 6.4%

Dubai publishes school inspection results, new fees to follow

Some schools have chosen to decrease fees in the coming academic year

Saudi private schools increase fees in response to $2,500 teacher levy

The new regulation applies to staff not sponsored by the school