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Uae Distance Learning Extension: UAE extends distance learning till April 17; Ministry confirms schools and universities to remain online | World News

UAE prolongs distance learning till April 17 for all schools, universities / Image: file The UAE has officially extended distance learning across all educational institutions until April 17, 2026, keeping millions of students out of classrooms for at least two more weeks.The decision was announced by the UAE Ministry of Education, which confirmed that the […]

‘Whoever made that rule should be fired’: Canada school’s ‘no food zones’ during Ramadan sparks row

Fairview School in Calgary at the centre of the ‘no food zones’ row. A school in Canada’s Calgary has landed in controversy after introducing “no food zones” in its cafeteria to support Muslim students observing Ramadan. The move, aimed at promoting inclusivity, has instead ignited a wider debate on how far institutions should go in […]

UAE news: Schools shocked as ICSE and ISC board exams cancelled across the emirates amid Iran vs US-Israel war

Major Education Disruption: CISCE Cancels Board Exams in UAE Amid Iran vs US-Israel War In an unprecedented move reflecting the ripple effects of the escalating Middle East conflict, the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) has cancelled Class 10 (ICSE) and Class 12 (ISC) board examinations across the United Arab Emirates, citing security […]

Dubai’s KHDA moves Indian schools to distance learning till term end amid US-Israel war on Iran

KHDA Announcement: Dubai Indian Schools to Continue Distance Learning Until Academic Term Ends Amid Iran vs US-Israel War Thousands of students studying in Indian curriculum schools across Dubai will continue learning from home until the end of the academic term after the emirate’s education regulator confirmed an extension of distance learning amid Iran-Israel-US war. The […]

UAE shuts classrooms, parents on alert: All schools and universities go online amid security concerns on Iran vs US-Israel attacks

UAE Shifts All Schools and Universities to Distance Learning as Iran vs US-Israel Conflict Escalates In response to growing regional security concerns tied to the recent escalation between Iran, the United States and Israel, which has seen missiles fired and emergency alerts issued across the Gulf, the United Arab Emirates has announced a temporary shift […]

Hindustan Zinc Launches State-of-the-Art STEM Labs in Bichchari and Zinc Smelter Government Schools | Udaipur Kiran

The company has setup Government Schools with 3 Immersive STEM Labs in Udaipur, Rajasthan Transforming over 76 government schools in Rajasthan with infrastructure, facilities and technology driven learning aids Udaipur, 28 February 2026: Hindustan Zinc, India’s only and the world’s largest integrated zinc producer, is setting new benchmarks in science and technology education through its […]

UAE authorities warn parents as viral ‘Skull Breaker Challenge’ spreads in schools: ‘Extremely dangerous and fatal’ | World News

Gone are the days when sending your kids to school and ensuring they were up to date with their homework was enough. With the rise of social media and the increasing use of technology among young people, parents now need to be aware of viral trends that border on being harmful and even fatal. Including […]

Schools open, buses cancelled across GTA amid Ontario winter storm: Weather forecast, other details families need to know

GTA School Bus Cancellations: Winter Storm Disrupts Toronto and Hamilton Area Travel A powerful winter storm system sweeping across Southern Ontario on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 has led to widespread school bus cancellations across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA), disrupting morning routines for thousands of families as freezing rain, snow and ice create […]

Why school bus commutes in the UAE are raising health and learning concerns

UAE School Bus Time Limits: New 45-60 Minute Caps for Child Well-being Parents and policymakers in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are increasingly debating the impacts of extended school bus journeys on children’s well-being, after reports highlighted that some students were spending two hours or more on buses daily. Responding to these concerns, UAE authorities […]

UAE updates foundation stage admission criteria for British Schools: Key changes explained | World News

UAE updates Foundation Stage admission rules for British curriculum schools from 2026–2027 academic year/Representative Image The Ministry of Education has updated enrolment age requirements for the Foundation Stage in private schools implementing the British curriculum, introducing new assessment provisions from the 2026–2027 academic year.The move follows the extension of the school admission age cut-off from […]