Kids
Things to do with kids, summer camps, kids-go-free offers, child safety and UAE school news for parents.
Ras Al Khaimah Police strengthens child protection with specialist programme
Ras Al Khaimah Police is taking part in a specialist child protection programme organised by the UAE Ministry of Family in cooperation with...
Yango Yasmina launches Kids Mode with parental controls and child-friendly features
Yango has launched Kids Mode on Yasmina, its AI voice assistant, to create a more child-friendly experience for families. The update gives children...
UAE Schools Tighten WhatsApp Rules for Parent Groups
UAE schools are introducing or reinforcing their own WhatsApp group policies as the 2026–27 academic year gets underway. The rules affect parents, teachers...
Dubai Private Schools Break Into Global Top 10 For Maths, Science And Reading
Dubai private schools ranked sixth globally in reading and eighth in mathematics and science in the PISA 2025 assessment announced on September 8,...
Ras Al Khaimah Approves 3 New Private Schools as Student Demand Rises
What happened? Ras Al Khaimah has approved three new private schools for the 2026–27 academic year, adding around 3,000 student places. Who is...
Al Ain Zoo reopens with ‘Glow After Dark’ festival and new family experiences
What happened? Al Ain Zoo is reopening for the new season on September 5, 2026, with a refreshed programme of wildlife experiences and...
UAE School Calendar 2026-27 Is Here: The Holiday Dates Every Parent Needs to Know
UAE students following the Ministry of Education curriculum returned to school on August 31, 2026, for the 2026-27 academic year. The calendar includes...
UAE school mobile phone ban: Students could lose phones for one month after first violation
What happened? UAE schools are enforcing mobile phone restrictions under Ministry of Education procedures, with a first violation potentially resulting in a one-month...
UAE Parents Get New Work Perk as Schools Reopen: Who Can Claim 3 Flexible Hours?
The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) has issued Circular No. 12 of 2026, setting out the UAE’s Back to School Policy...
UAE public schools cancel traditional homework for KG to Grade 2 students
The UAE Ministry of Education has announced that traditional homework will be cancelled for students from Kindergarten through Grade 2 in public schools...
