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Saudi Arabia: Ministry of Education introduces appointment system for parent visits to public schools | World News

Parents can now book one weekly in-person or remote school visit via Madrasati, specifying purpose/Representative Iage The Ministry of Education is set to launch a new appointment booking system through the Madrasati platform, aimed at regulating parents’ visits to public schools. The initiative focuses on ensuring a safe and organized educational environment while allowing parents […]

Saudi schools will only close under these conditions: New 2025/26 rules explained | World News

Saudi Arabia school new 1447 rules parents must know / AI-generated illustration The days of waking up and frantically checking local news for a last-minute school cancellation are officially over. The Saudi Ministry of Education has issued a formal and highly detailed ministerial order for the 1447 academic year, establishing clear, scientific benchmarks for when […]

Saudi Arabia: Makkah schools switch to winter hours; assembly 7:15 AM, classes begin 7:30 AM | World News

Makkah schools begin winter schedule with adjusted morning timings / AI-generated illustration As the chill of winter settles in, school mornings in Makkah are about to feel a little different. Beginning Sunday, November 2, 2025, the General Directorate of Education in Makkah has approved a winter timetable for all public and private schools, with the […]

Will German schools train students for war and disasters?

Representative image (AI) Crises, disasters, war: These topics have long been covered in German schools, at least on an abstract, academic level. But how practically prepared are students for real-life crisis situations? Do they know what to do in case of an attack or emergency situation?German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt of the conservative Christian Social […]

Abu Dhabi Police respond to rumours of ‘red pills’ in schools and universities on social media | World News

Director of the Anti-Narcotics Directorate at Abu Dhabi Police, saidrumours about “red pills” spreading in schools surface every school year, but these claims are entirely false/ AI representative image for illustrative purposes only Abu Dhabi Police have firmly dismissed circulating social media rumours about so-called “red pills” being distributed in schools and universities, reinforcing the […]

Pacific University Hosts Grand Opening of ‘Pacefest Season 3’ with 500 Students from 40 Schools | Udaipur Kiran

Udaipur Kiran: The third season of Pacefest, organized by Pacific University, began with great enthusiasm, showcasing the creativity and talent of school students from across the region. The two-day event aims to provide a major platform for young minds to express their skills in academics, culture, and arts. Over 500 students from 40 schools are […]

Saudi Arabia bans tobacco shops within 500 meters of mosques and schools, imposes strict retail and licensing rules | World News

Saudi Arabia mandates tobacco retailers install CCTV, fire extinguishers, and adhere to strict ventilation and lighting safety standards/ Representative Image Saudi Arabia has rolled out a comprehensive new set of regulations targeting tobacco sales across the country. With a firm focus on public health and regulatory control, the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing has banned […]

Abu Dhabi: 13 private schools rated outstanding, 5 remain weak in latest Irtiqa’a report | World News

Abu Dhabi’s Irtiqa’a inspection rated 13 schools Outstanding, 23 improved to Good, and 5 Weak/Representative Image Private education in Abu Dhabi is showing measurable progress, with recent inspections revealing a notable rise in school performance levels. Conducted under the Department of Education and Knowledge’s (ADEK) Irtiqa’a framework, the evaluation has led to 23 schools moving […]

‘Reached a deal with Harvard’: Trump claims $500 mn settlement; AI trade schools in focus | World News

Trump claims $500 mn settlement with Harvard US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said that his administration had struck a deal with Harvard University after what he described as months of negotiations. “I guess we reached a deal with Harvard today, so we’ll see how that, all you have to do is paper it right, […]

‘It’s ridiculous’: Des Moines schools superintendent arrested by ICE found registered as Democrat voter in Maryland; Republican slams

Ian Andre Roberts, the superintendent of the Des Moines Public Schools in Iowa, who was arrested by ICE, is a registered active Democrat voter in the state of Maryland.According to the official website for the Maryland State Board of Elections, Roberts, who overstayed a student visa from 1999, held an active voter status and was […]