Tuesday, April 8, 2025

Education

Schools will remain closed on April 16 due to rain in Oman

Muscat: Due to the ongoing unstable weather in Oman, schools in the country will be closed on April 16. However, this decision does not apply to Dhofar and Al Wusta governorates. The death toll rose to 12 due to...

Makkah Education announces summer school timings for all academic levels

The Education Department stressed the need for students to adhere to attendance from the first day. Today, summer work activities began for all Makkah schools, Morning and evening classes, for all levels of study for boys and girls, for the...

Oman declares holiday on Monday for educational institutions

Muscat: The Ministry of Education has announced a holiday for schools in five governorates of Oman due to continued heavy rains. The holiday is in Muscat, North Al Sharqiya, South Al Sharqiya, Al Dakhiliya and Al Dahira governorates where...

Dubai’s 15 Most Affordable Schools with Annual Tuition Fees Below Dh14,000

Considering transferring your child to a less expensive school? This list, compiled from KHDA's fact sheets, might be useful. As Dubai private schools get approval to raise tuition fees, many parents are looking for more budget-friendly options among the city's...

Dubai schools record full attendance on first day of Ramadan

This encouraging attendance shows how dedicated students and teachers are to upholding academic schedules while honoring their religious commitments. Due to altered Ramadan schedules, traffic congestion was seen near certain schools; nevertheless, preventative measures, such as the use of traffic...

Ashghal and Urbacon sign contract to construct 14 schools in Qatar

Fourteen schools will be designed, built and maintained in various parts of Qatar through a public private partnership. With the aim of providing high-quality education to more than 10,000 students, the schools are scheduled to be operational from 2025-26...

UAE schools to finish term curriculum before holy month

UAE schools are taking proactive steps in lesson planning and assessment as they prepare for the upcoming Ramadan month, which is expected to commence on March 12, subject to moon sighting variations. To accommodate the fasting period for students, schools...

School Holiday declared: Holiday announced in Oman for schools in four governorates due to Heavy Rain

Muscat: Schools in four governorates of Oman have been declared closed today (March 6) due to unstable weather. This decision of the ministry is due to heavy rains. All public, private and international schools in the four governorates of Al-Dahira,...

UAE: Foreign students on long-term study visas can work part-time in Saudi Arabia

Riyadh: Foreign students on long-term study visas can work part-time in Saudi Arabia. Director of Education Visa Initiative Sami Al Haisuni stated in the 'Ya Hala' program on the 'Rotana Khaleeziya' channel that they will be allowed to do...

Dubai Authority introduces reduced school hours for Ramadan

As declared on Wednesday by Dubai's Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), the city's educational watchdog, school schedules during Ramadan must not exceed five hours of teaching time. School Hours in Dubai During Ramadan Ramadan is anticipated to begin on March...

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New UAE Salary rule: WPS now mandatory for new worker categories

Abu Dhabi: In its latest update on its official website, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) confirmed...

Today Gold Rate in Dubai (UAE) in Dirham, 5th April 2025

Today Gold Rate in Dubai (UAE) Today Per tola is AED 4,394.34 while 24k Per 10 Gram gold price is AED 3,767.50. Usually people...

Today Gold Rate in Saudi Arabia – 5th April 2025

Today Gold Rate in Saudi Arabia (SAR) Today Per tola is SAR 4,408.92 while 24k Per 10 Gram gold price is SAR 3,780.00. Usually...

Today Gold Rate in Qatar – 5th April 2025

Today Gold Rate in Qatar Today Per tola is QAR 4,280.62 while 24k Per 10 Gram gold price is QAR 3,670.00. Usually people opt...

Today Gold Rate in Oman – 5th April 2025

Today Gold Rate in Oman Today Per tola is OMR 449.06 while 24k Per 10 Gram gold price is OMR 385.00. Usually people opt...