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If you’ve already started thinking about travel plans or a long break with family, the UAE has confirmed the Eid Al Adha holiday dates. The announcement currently covers government employees only, and private sector holiday dates have yet to be shared. The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources announced that public sector employees will be off from Monday, May 25, until Friday, May 29, 2026. Work will resume on Monday, June 1. Because the holiday connects with the weekend, many government employees end up with a 9-day break in total. Earlier, the dates for Eid Al Adha 2026 school holidays...

Students and parents across the UAE can now prepare for a return to regular school routines starting Monday. The Ministry of Education confirmed that in-person learning will resume from May 11, 2026, for students, teachers, and administrative staff in public and private schools, as well as nurseries across the UAE. The update follows several days of distance learning and comes after ongoing coordination with relevant authorities and continued monitoring of the situation. View this post on Instagram A post shared by وزارة التربية والتعليم Ministry of Education (@moeuaeofficial) Schools and nurseries will return to normal classroom learning. The Ministry of...

Everyone’s been waiting for clarity on the Eid Al Adha 2026 holiday, and now we're starting to have some updates. If you’re a parent in the UAE, the Ministry of Education has confirmed the Eid Al Adha school break dates for this May. Students will get 9 days off in total, with classes resuming on June 1. Here are all the details about the school schedule in the UAE: Eid Al Adha break for students and staff will be from May 25 to 29, and with the weekends before and after, that totals 9 days off Mock exams will be...

Many businesses use apps to reach customers, but it’s not always easy to tell if a message is actually legitimate. One thing changes from April 30: banks in the UAE won’t reach out to you on messaging apps like WhatsApp anymore. The Central Bank of the UAE has ordered all licensed financial institutions to stop using such channels for any kind of customer communication. Banks can no longer: request or share your personal or banking details send verification codes or OTPs process transactions handle service requests Banks, insurers, exchange houses, and finance companies must follow the rule and confirm compliance...

If you’re used to Uber rides, you can soon enjoy the service in Ras Al Khaimah. RAKTA has signed an agreement with the ride-hailing company to bring the app to the emirate. And it comes with a much-needed addition to regular taxis: the option to book limousine rides. Booking will be available 24/7, with everything handled through the same app, including payment. Considering the scale of development in Ras Al Khaimah, bringing Uber to the emirate is a smart move. It’s a service millions already rely on in the UAE and abroad, and with tourism on the rise, it’s likely...

If you’ve ever gone to one supermarket and wondered if the same items cost less somewhere else, you can now check in advance. A new website lets you compare prices on everyday items at different UAE retailers before shopping: Essential Goods Prices Platform, introduced by the UAE Ministry of Economy and Tourism. You can already find more than 30 essential items, including the basics most people buy every week: Cooking oils Eggs Dairy products Rice and sugar Bread Meat, poultry, and fish Fruits and vegetables Prices are updated daily using data from participating supermarkets. You can check the same items...

If you were planning to send your child back to school on the bus next week, you can go ahead as usual. In-person classes in the UAE resumed on Monday, April 20, and school transport is also running. School bus operations across the UAE will resume for both public and private schools. The decision follows ongoing assessments by the National Emergency and Crisis Management Authority, in coordination with the Ministry of Education and local education authorities. Earlier, on April 16, authorities had said that school buses would be postponed. That decision has now been reversed. View this post on Instagram...

If you’re planning to get around this Friday, you might not need to pay for it. April 17 marks World Public Transport Day, a new global initiative that highlights the role of public transport in everyday life. To mark the day, free bus rides will be available in select cities across the UAE and Oman. The offer applies to both residents and tourists, with no limits on how many rides you take during the day. Ras Al Khaimah: free buses across the emirate Rakta shared the update on Instagram, confirming that all bus rides in RAK will be free for...

If you’ve been wondering whether distance learning is about to end, here’s the latest from UAE authorities. Schools and kindergartens across the country are currently operating remotely, and that continues until April 17. Meanwhile, gradual return to in-person classes is being prepared. Here’s the full update. The Education, Human Resources and Community Development Council confirmed that nurseries, schools, and universities are moving toward in-person learning. Regular classes will resume across all nurseries, kindergartens, and public and private schools on April 20, 2026. Private schools can still use a hybrid rotational model when needed. All educational institutions are also expected to...

What your child eats at school has mostly been out of your hands. That’s starting to change in the UAE with a National Guide for Food and Beverages in the School Environment. The newly issued guide sets strict rules for what schools can serve, how food is handled, and who is responsible for it. According to it, all school food outlets must follow the same strict standards, whether it’s a canteen selling pre-packaged items, a cafeteria preparing sandwiches, or a full-service kitchen. There are 13 responsibilities covering how food is handled, prepared, and monitored. The most relevant change is that...