All 72 villa schools in the capital have been shut down by the Abu Dhabi Education Council. It’s part of ADEC’s plan to ensure a safe and healthy school environment for students. The council has stressed that the villa schools did not comply with their policies and lacked laboratories, well-stocked libraries and sufficient sports facilities. Following the closure, an additional 20,000 school seats have been offered to pupils across modern, purpose-built schools in the capital.
Dubai private school enrolment up 4.6% for new academic year
Dubai's private schools saw 406,563 students enrolled for the 2026-27 academic year, marking an annual increase of 4.6 per cent, the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) announced on Thursday.
UAE Attorney-General orders investigation of flydubai flight incident
UAE Attorney-General Dr. Hamad Saif Al Shamsi has ordered the formation of a team from the Public Prosecution to investigate the incident involving flydubai flight FZ1073 on Wednesday.
KHDA to launch AI policy for Dubai schools in 2027
Dubai's Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) is developing a standardised policy that will set guidelines for the ethical use of AI in private schools, which will roll out in 2027.
UAE, Jordan discuss bilateral relations in Abu Dhabi
His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, welcomed Jordan Minister of Justice Dr. Bassam Samir Al-Talhouni in Abu Dhabi.
