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Sri Lanka urges citizens in GCC, Middle East to exercise caution amid regional tensions
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (392+ words) Tue, Mar 03, 2026 | Ramadan 14, 1447 | Fajr 05: 23 [Editor's Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog amid'Israeli, US strikes on Iran'for the latest regional developments.] Sri Lanka's foreign office and missions in the UAE strongly advised its citizens in the country and in the Middle…...
UAE parents seek clarity as new school admission age rules affect placements
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (613+ words) Thu, Feb 05, 2026 | Shaban 17, 1447 | Fajr 05: 41 With new age cut-off rules taking effect for fresh admissions in the 2026-27 academic year, parents in the UAE are seeking clarity around placement and readiness in the early years. In December, the Ministry of Education (Mo…...
New UAE age cut-offs: What it means for schools that start in April
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (458+ words) Mon, Feb 02, 2026 | Shaban 14, 1447 | Fajr 05: 42 After years of anxious waiting for clarity around school entry dates, the UAE's newly announced age cut-off has brought relief to many families " but for parents eyeing Indian curriculum schools, the message is simpler: nothing changes....
Pakistan-Sri Lanka T20 series seen as vital World Cup tune-up
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (358+ words) Tue, Jan 06, 2026 | Rajab 17, 1447 | Fajr 05: 43 | DXB 23. 1 C Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha said on Tuesday the three-match T20 series against Sri Lanka will be a vital dress rehearsal for the World Cup next month, which Colombo co-host with India. The series gets…...
UAE announces new age cut-off for KG, Grade 1 school admissions from next academic year
3+ mon, 4+ week ago (463+ words) Wed, Dec 17, 2025 | Jumada al-Thani 26, 1447 | Fajr 05: 35 | DXB 28. 2 C The UAE has announced a new age cut-off for school admissions for kindergarten and Grade 1 students for the academic year20262027, after approval from the Education, Human Development and Community Development Council. The new official…...