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Emirates News

Flexible learning, safety rules: All you need to know before UAE schools reopen on Monday

As schools across the UAE prepare to welcome students back for in-person learning from Monday, April 20, educators are working to ensure a smooth and safe return— particularly for families still overseas or unable to rejoin immediately.  While classrooms are set to reopen, the transition will vary across schools depending on readiness and student circumstances. Not all schools, however, will reopen on April 20, since return to in-person learning is subject to KHDA approval. Updated guidelines allow schools to switch between in-person and remote learning if required, ensuring flexibility in response to changing circumstances. In line with these measures, clear safety protocols are also in place to manage any alert during school hours and to prioritise the wellbeing of.

Phased roll out, fully prepared: Dubai school bus providers reveal safety plans

With school transport services across the UAEset to resume from Monday (April 20), major operators have confirmed their full readiness to support the return of students to classrooms, signalling a coordinated rollout aligned with individual school schedules.  According to Steve Burnell, chief executive officer of STS Group Dubai, operations will begin at scale from day one rather than through a gradual ramp-up. “We are fully prepared to operate at scale from day one. Across our network of over 4,000 buses serving more than 120,000 students, our fleet, teams, and systems have remained active and ready throughout. “Services are being deployed in coordination with each school’s programme, ensuring we are aligned to individual requirements from the outset," he.

From carpooling to limos, Dubai parents explore alternative solutions for school runs

Parents in Dubai are exploring alternative modes of transport for their school-going children, although the school bus service will resumefrom Monday, April 20. From carpooling to taxi rides, many are opting for other services for their convenience.CommunityCarpool.org, launched by a Dubai student, is gaining popularity among parents and has over 300 registered users. It helps families living in the same neighbourhood locate each other to share rides.'It is a free platform that helps commuters find others with similar daily routes so they can coordinate carpooling,” said its founder, Anvith Yalamanchili. “When schools or specific companies contact us, we can create a unique link so that only people within that school or company are matched. We have seen an increase in interest.

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ROX Motor opens regional headquarters in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) has announced a partnership with global luxury new energy vehicle (NEV) brand ROX Motor to establish the company’s regional headquarters in Abu Dhabi, marking a significant milestone in its regional expansion, and collaboration with Abu Dhabi’s emerging automotive sector. The announcement came during DRIFTx, Abu Dhabi’s flagship international exhibition for smart and sustainable mobility, organised by ADIO’s Smart and Autonomous Vehicle Industries (SAVI) cluster as part of its commitment to accelerate real-world deployment by integrating policy, infrastructure and industry. Supported by ADIO, the new headquarters will serve as the central base for ROX Motor’s regional operations, coordinating sales, after-sales services.
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New obesity pill approved in UAE: Who can get it, availability, prescription explained

The Emirates Drug Establishment (EDE) approved Foundayo (orforglipron), a once-daily oral medication for chronic weight management, making the UAE one of the first countries to register the treatment. Who can get the new pill? Doctors said that the treatment will be prescribed to adults with obesity, defined as a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or above, or those who are overweight (BMI above 27) with at least one related health condition.“These include conditions such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, sleep apnea or joint-related issues,” said Dr Noor Naji, HOD and consultant internal medicine, Burjeel Medical City.According to doctors, the medication may also be considered for patients who have not achieved weight loss through lifestyle changes.

Dubai's 'Smart Eye' to use drones to predict disease spread, monitor plant health

  Dubai Municipality has signed several new partnerships to improve the forecasting of infectious diseases and monitor the city using drones among other projects. It is part of the emirate’s attempt to become a proactive city that preempts the needs of its residents. The Smart Eye programme will use drones to assist in the civic body’s functions across the emirate. “We will begin using drones for two use-case scenarios,” said Khulood Mustafawi, Future foresight specialist at Dubai Municipality. “One of them will be to monitor the health of plants and the other will be to sow seeds in large fields. Once we get the feedback from these, we will consider rolling out drones on a larger scale.”At the Urban Future Week held at Museum of the Future,.

UAE: Fit, young adults may have hidden heart issues, doctors say

  The sudden death of 18-year-old student Vaishnav Krishnakumar in Dubai this week has left many families and medical professionals heartbroken. Many are questioning how such tragedies could happen to young, seemingly healthy individuals.Doctors said that while such cases are rare, there has been a rise in cardiac arrests among young adults due to a mix of stress, lifestyle habits, and unrecognised heart conditions. Modern habits add to strain Doctors said that stress, anxiety and lack of sleep is a dangerous trio. Dr Younes Altaia, consultant cardiologist at Medeor Hospital, Abu Dhabi, said that anxiety and disturbed sleep patterns are increasingly affecting young hearts.“Chronic anxiety is commonly associated with poor sleep patterns, which can increase the risk of.