{
  "id": 6215913,
  "title": "October mid-term school break moved forward: UAE parents rebook flights and change holiday plans",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/october-mid-term-school-break-moved-forward-uae-parents-rebook",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-08T02:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/uae/education/october-mid-term-school-break-moved-forward-uae-parents-rebook-flights-and-change-holiday-plans-1.500666263"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dubai schools have adjusted the October half-term break, with parents now needing to rebook flights and modify holiday plans. The break, previously scheduled from October 19 to October 23, has been moved forward by a week to October 12 to October 16. This change affects families who had already made travel arrangements around the original dates. Some parents, like Rosette Marquez, have rebooked flights, opting for a shorter holiday and exploring nearby destinations such as Ras Al Khaimah and Etihad Rail. Others, like Mariya Mukhtar, are planning a staycation within the UAE due to the shortened break. A few families, including Nejuma Iqbal, find the earlier break beneficial for their schedules, as it accommodates family reunions and allows for a more relaxed holiday. The new academic calendar, established by the UAE Ministry of Education, came into effect after the 2026-27 academic year began.",
  "summary": "Dubai: For some Dubai families, the October half-term break has meant going back to the drawing board, with schools bringing the holiday forward by a week and parents having to adjust travel and family plans made around the original dates. Some Dubai private schools, recently sent parents emails informing them that the October mid-term break would now run from October 12 to October 16 , with…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The National Business",
        "title": "Why some Dubai schools are moving October half-term forward",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/why-some-dubai-schools-are-moving-october-half-term-forward",
        "published": "2026-09-08T02:32:02.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}