Nandini Sircar

School inspections in Dubai private schools were paused for two consecutive academic years, with no inspections in 2024–25 and 2025–26

The authority will launch the Dubai Parents Council and Dubai Educators Council at the start of the 2026-27 academic year, each comprising 15 members

The tremor, which struck at a depth of about 35 kilometres, caused buildings to collapse, triggered emergency sirens, and forced residents to flee their homes

Read this exciting story from Khaleej Times June 09, 2026 issue. With Dubai’s education regulator set to bring back school quality assurance visits in the 2026-27 academic year, school leaders and educators are welcoming what they describe as a more developmental approach to evaluating teaching and learning across the emirate.

Assessments, enrichment activities, and end-of-year celebrations are now being delivered in a shorter timeframe after periods of distance learning

While financial caution may help employees feel secure, experts warn it can also create unintended consequences

Read this exciting story from Khaleej Times June 10, 2026 issue. As living costs continue to rise, many UAE employees are choosing stability over career advancement, with financial pressures making job changes feel increasingly risky.

Read this exciting story from Khaleej Times June 10, 2026 issue. As summer temperatures in the UAE regularly soar above 45°C, doctors are warning that the country’s climate pattern—searing outdoor heat followed by heavily air-conditioned interiors — may be doing more than causing discomfort.

New research, UAE neurologists highlight how rapid temperature shifts, dehydration, disrupted sleep in extreme heat may be driving frequent migraines

Parents and school leaders say families should look past ratings and glossy brochures to understand what truly defines the right secondary school fit