Ramadan Kareem is expected to begin on March 23rd, and the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has announced that private schools in Dubai will have the option to offer students remote learning on Fridays during the holy month. Here’s everything you must know about it.
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KHDA, a regulator for private schools in Dubai, announced this in a tweet and said – it is up to schools and parents to take this discussion. Parents and institutions can decide what works best.
“In the spirit of togetherness, a directive from UAE and Dubai governments allows remote working for the public sector on Fridays during Ramadan,” the KHDA tweeted on Friday.
In short, private schools can offer distance learning depending on feedback from parent consultations. Besides this, KHDA has also answered some questions for parents and schools.
For Parents
What happens if parents are working and can’t be home with their children on Fridays?
Schools are encouraged to offer teaching and learning options suitable for their whole school community.
How does the announcement affect early childhood centres?
Early childhood centres may offer distance learning on Fridays during Ramadan if it is suitable for the parent community.
For Schools & Staff
Do schools have to offer distance learning?
Schools may or may not decide to offer distance learning on Fridays during Ramadan, depending on feedback from parent consultations.
Can staff work from home on Fridays?
Education institutions may decide on the most suitable place of work for all staff on Fridays during Ramadan.
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Besides, authorities have also announced timings for public and private sector employees. The Dubai Government Human Resources Department (DGHR) said working hours during Ramadan would be 9:00 am to 14:30 pm Monday -Thursday; and 9:00 am to 12:00 pm on Fridays, except for employees whose work requires them to be on a separate shift schedule.
Those employed by federal institutions could anticipate working from 9 am to 2. 30 pm on Monday through Thursday and from 9 am to 12 pm on Fridays during Ramadan, according to plans made for 2022.
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