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Are children being pushed too hard by co-curricular activities?
For some parents co-curricular activities (CCAs) have become the default when it comes to childhood. A barrage of emails at the start of every new term promise something new to pour into our kids’ calendars — and most schools offer
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Will shorter Ramadan hours affect UAE workplace output?
Ramadan hours for private sector employees will be shorter this year with working hours reduced by 2 hours during the month of fasting. Though workers will have less time to fit eight hours’ worth of work into six, HR experts say Ramadan will
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Dubai gold prices jump over Dh100 in a month, hit record high
Gold prices in Dubai reached Dh630 per gram on Wednesday and hit a new record high, up above than Dh100 per gram in just one month. This translates to more than Gold Prices in UAE the gold prices in the UAE having gained over half of
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Dubai Marathon to celebrate 25th anniversary with elite athletes
The Dubai Marathon will celebrate its 25th edition on February 1 with a quick and flat course that will see runners treated to a grandstand
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Indian rupee crosses Rs25 threshold against UAE dirham
On Tuesday, the Indian rupee opened at 91.82 to the US dollar (25.01907 against the UAE dirham) after picking up 8 paise, ending five trading
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UAE Cold Snap Ending as Temperatures Rise This Week
After days of chilly mornings and evenings, the residents in United Arab Emirates (UAE) can expect to get some respite from the cold,
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Read MoreDubai gold prices rise Dh50 per gram in 2026, hit record high
Gold surged after hitting a new high on Tuesday evening in Dubai with the per gram price crossing Dh570 and jumping by more than Dh50 in just three weeks this year. The trading day opened with the 24K gold price pegged at Dh571. 25 per
Read MoreSharjah petrol station cameras to link with police systems
Some Sharjah petrol pumps will soon be connecting their camera systems to the emirate’s police, it has been announced. As part of the new project, a number of petrol stations in the city will come equipped with interconnected
Read MoreUAE Age Cut-Off Changes for April-Start Schools
After years of nervous waiting for clarity on when their children can start school, the UAE’s new age cut-off has come as a big relief to many families — but for parents looking at Indian curriculum schools, the message is clear:
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