The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research has held an orientation forum for 150 Emirati students about to begin studies abroad under the National Scholarship Programme, offering a rare, detailed look at the scale of the initiative. With 2,767 applications received in 2026 alone, 596 students currently studying across 22 countries, and a newly expanded set of employer partnerships, the numbers give UAE families a much clearer picture of how competitive, and how far-reaching, the country's flagship scholarship system has become.
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UAE Ministry of Education uniforms for 2026-27 are now available via Lulu Hypermarket and select schools. Full guide to prices, sizes and locations.
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The UAE Ministry says 20% of future jobs will be entirely new and 87% will need new skills. What this means for UAE students and parents.
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UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has received the country's top-performing Year 12 students for the 2025-2026 academic year at a ceremony in Abu Dhabi, alongside outstanding teachers and education leaders. The reception is one of several high-level recognitions UAE students have received this July, following Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum's Dh100,000 cash gift to the national General Secondary Education Certificate toppers and a separate graduation ceremony honouring more than 1,200 Applied Technology Schools students in Abu Dhabi.
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Psychiatrists, schools, lawyers and cybersecurity experts explain the UAE's under-15 social media ban and how parents can prepare their children.
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UAE's school age cut-off moved from August 31 to December 31. Full timeline, KHDA's transition rule, and how to decide between FS1 and FS2.
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Harrow, Queen Elizabeth's, Rugby and four new IB schools open in Dubai and Sharjah for 2026-27. Full guide to fees, admission years and locations.
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For UAE families whose children have been admitted to US universities this fall, the final weeks before departure have turned into an anxious scramble. Reduced visa processing at the US Embassy in Abu Dhabi and Consulate in Dubai, combined with severe appointment shortages in students' home countries, has left some families with no clear path to a visa interview at all. Here is what is actually happening, why it is happening now, and the practical steps UAE-based education counsellors are recommending to families still racing against the clock.
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A Dubai school is about to give a new meaning to "extracurricular." GEMS School of Research and Innovation (SRI) will launch a dedicated Motorsport Academy from the 2026-27 academic year, giving students in Years 4 to 9 weekly sessions at Dubai Autodrome alongside classroom learning in engineering, simulation racing, race strategy and enterprise. It is a striking example of a wider shift in UAE education: schools building genuine industry-linked pathways around the things students are already passionate about, rather than confining that passion to a weekend hobby.
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