UAE prepares for back-to-school rush with staff training and phased return of pupils
Dubai Police organised a series of training and awareness courses on traffic safety rules and guidelines, targeting security guards across 35 schools. The initiative comes as students and parents gear up for the new academic year beginning on Monday. Over 1,180 public and private schools across the UAE reopen their doors on August 31, welcoming more than 1.277 million students. The training…
Dubai Police have prepared for the upcoming school year by conducting training sessions for security guards across 35 schools. The initiative targets over 1,180 public and private schools, welcoming more than 1.277 million students when they return on August 31. The training covers traffic safety rules, sign recognition, traffic flow regulation during peak hours, and hands-on scenarios for real-life traffic accidents.
Security guards are also taught methods to ensure student safety on buses, and how to respond to traffic or security emergencies until professional help arrives.
Schools in the UAE have adopted phased return plans, with younger pupils having shorter hours and staggered pick-up and drop-off times during the first week. Parents in government sector jobs will enjoy flexible working hours to accommodate their children's school schedules. The UAE interior ministry has launched a one-day traffic safety campaign, offering motorists the chance to have four black points removed from their licenses if they avoid accidents on August 31.
Dubai Police will have 253 patrols and 28 drones monitoring schools, while the Roads and Transport Authority will increase bus frequencies and taxi availability in school zones.
Abu Dhabi and Sharjah police will enhance patrols around schools and major intersections, while Ajman will deploy officers to manage traffic and pedestrian crossings. Ras Al Khaimah Police will also increase patrols around schools and organize traffic and pick-up zones. The UAE Ministry of Education has made a significant change for the 2026-27 academic year, eliminating homework for pupils in kindergarten through Year 2 at public schools.
Additionally, all public and private schools will undergo evaluations, and a specialized training week will be held for over 24,000 school leaders, teachers, advisors, and support staff. This includes a dedicated development program for 1,700 school leaders, featuring 500 principals and 1,200 vice principals.
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