Friday, June 27, 2025

Education

Abu Dhabi schools enforce ban on phones, smartwatches

Abu Dhabi: Most public and private schools have begun strictly enforcing the ban on bringing mobile phones and smartwatches onto school premises. Both public and private schools in Abu Dhabi have issued warnings to students not to bring mobile phones...

Sheikh Mohammed announces AI as mandatory subject in UAE schools

Dubai: The UAE Cabinet has approved the final curriculum to introduce Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a subject across all levels of government education, from from kindergarten through 12th grade, starting from the upcoming academic year. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin...

Abu Dhabi schools to implement mandatory physical education curriculum

Having a structured curriculum for Physical Education (PE) is now mandatory across Abu Dhabi schools run by the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK), ensuring that all students engage in physical activity with qualified teachers and a...

Sharjah schools to introduce chess to nurture young talent

Institutions in Sharjah may soon see the introduction of chess in several schools as the emirate is actively promoting the game among students in a bid to identify new talents. The world's largest chess club, Sharjah Cultural Chess Club, is...

UAE students celebrate as IB results are announced

UAE schools have started receiving results for the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme (DP) on Friday night. Several students registered outstanding performance, hitting marks that are significantly above the international average. Some of the toppers include Jana Roy, from Dubai...

NEET exam held in Riyadh and 553 students attended

RIYADH: This year's medical AYUSH entrance exam, NEET, was successfully completed in Saudi on Monday. A total of 553 candidates appeared for the exam held at the International Indian School Boys in Riyadh. Out of 566 registered candidates, 13...

NEET-UG 2024 exam centres in UAE named for the pre-medical entrance test on May 5

Dubai: The Indian Consulate in Dubai has named the three examination centres in the UAE that will hold the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test—Undergraduate (NEET-UG) 2024 according to a decision by the National Testing Agency (NTA) in India that holds the...

NEET exam to be held in Riyadh Saudi Arabia on Sunday

Riyadh: This year's medical entrance exam, NEET, will be held in Riyadh on Sunday, May 5. The NEET exam is supervised by the national examination agency NTA. The exam will be held at International Indian School Boys (Exit 24),...

Online class for educational institutions in Riyadh province until May 8

Riyadh: The Ministry of Education said that online classes will be available for educational institutions in Riyadh province until Wednesday. The recommendation is due to the possibility of rain till May 8. Also Read: Airline informs that many flights have been...

Riyadh authorities announced a holiday for all schools

Riyadh: In Saudi Arabia, the National Meteorological Center has announced heavy rain, and the Riyadh authorities have given a holiday to schools. The Department of Education in Riyadh region has declared a holiday for all schools today (Wednesday). Schools will...

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Dubai’s RTA announces 2-month traffic diversion at E311 starting June 28

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Today Gold Rate in Dubai (UAE) in Dirham, 27th June 2025

Today Gold Rate in Dubai (UAE) Today Per tola is AED 4,697.60 while 24k Per 10 Gram gold price is AED 4,027.50. Usually people...

Today Gold Rate in Saudi Arabia – 27th June 2025

Today Gold Rate in Saudi Arabia (SAR) Today Per tola is SAR 4,828.81 while 24k Per 10 Gram gold price is SAR 4,140.00 Usually...