Dubai private schools will be closed for a week, starting Monday, May 2, for Eid Al Fitr.
Making the announcement on Twitter, the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) said "Bad news for those of you who were hoping for a short Eid holiday – it’s a whole week!"
Schools will reopen on Monday, May 9.
UAE President welcomes King of Jordan, discusses regional issues
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan welcomed King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein of Jordan upon his arrival in Abu Dhabi on Sunday.
Sheikh Abdullah holds bilateral talks with regional counterparts
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has discussed strengthening relations with his counterparts in Egypt, Iraq, and Saudi Arabia in separate phone calls.
Dubai records nearly 7 million international visitors in 2026
Dubai has welcomed 869,000 international overnight visitors in August 2026 - its strongest monthly volume since February.
H.H. Sheikh Hamdan selects first recipient of Mohammed bin Rashid leadership medal
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Deputy Prime Minister, has approved an official of the rank of Director-General as the first recipient of the Mohammed bin Rashid Leadership Medal.
Gargash says meeting with Iranian President reflects UAE's 'deterrence and diplomacy'
Dr Anwar Gargash, diplomatic advisor to the UAE president, on Sunday said the meeting between Abu Dhabi Crown Prince His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Iranian President Dr Masoud Pezeshkian reflects the UAE's stance of "deterrence and diplomacy".
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