New rules for private schools with British curricula will assess children born September-December for Foundation Stage 1 readiness from 2026-27. A one-time transition allows 2022 births to be placed in FS1 or FS2 based on assessment. Decisions are final. Other curricula see 2021 births eligible for Kindergarten 1 next academic year.
The UAE has announced reduced working hours for public and private sector employees during Ramadan. Federal government employees will work from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday to Thursday, and 9:00 a.m. to noon on Fridays. Private sector employees will see a daily reduction of two working hours, with flexibility for remote and staggered schedules.
UAE schools are embracing a unique approach this Ramadan, with public school students studying from home every Friday. This “Ramadan with Family” initiative, now in its second year, aims to foster family bonds while ensuring academic continuity. While students learn remotely, on-site staff remain, and parents can opt for in-person attendance with their own transport […]
The Trump administration has ended a large-scale immigration crackdown in Minnesota that resulted in over 4,000 arrests and significant controversy. Border czar Tom Homan stated the operation, described as the DHS’s largest ever, aimed to make Minnesota safer by targeting “dangerous criminal illegal aliens.” The crackdown faced backlash, including protests and two fatal shootings of […]
Congressman Ted Lieu presented images of Prince Andrew with an unidentified woman, identified as a sex trafficking victim of Jeffrey Epstein. During a House Judiciary Committee hearing, Lieu questioned Attorney General Pam Bondi about the redaction of the victim’s face, citing laws protecting trafficking survivors.
Rajan Lall, a UAE-based businessman and Bollywood producer, has won one million dollars. The win came just days after his 79th birthday. Lall secured the prize in the Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire draw. He purchased the winning ticket online while traveling to Mumbai. Lall is known as the ‘Dubbing King of India’ and has […]
Sharjah is set to host a massive 1990s-themed vintage festival from February 12 to March 01, 2026. “The 90s by RBO” promises an immersive journey with music, movies, games and retro food. This event aims to transport visitors back to the iconic decade, celebrating its unique pop culture and fostering intergenerational connections.