Two new schools are set to open in Abu Dhabi in September next year. The new institutions, to be built by Aldar Academies, will add 3,600 seats bringing their pupil population to 9,300. The first will be located near the former Al Nahyan Camp area and will offer the British curriculum. It will include a co-ed primary school and a girls-only secondary school. The second school will offer the American curriculum and will be located on Yas Island.
UAE confirms first day of Ramadan
The UAE Presidential Court has confirmed that Wednesday, February 18, will be the first day of the holy month of Ramadan.
Dubai expands road network with new Al Rowaiyah corridor
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed Al Rowaiyah Street, a 3.5‑kilometre link connecting Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road with Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street, near Dubai Silicon Oasis and Nadd Hessa.
UAE extends Emirates Mars Mission until 2028
The UAE has extended the Emirates Mars Mission until 2028, Dr Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, Chairman of UAE Space Agency, confirmed during a press conference on Tuesday.
UAE joins 7 nations in condemning Israel's West Bank land registration plan
The UAE has joined Turkey, Egypt, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar in condemning Israel's decision to convert lands in the West Bank into "state property".
