Authorities in the UAE are taking steps to protect students from the summer heat.
It's been confirmed that all public schools in the country will run for an hour less during summer.
The Ministry of Education says that in addition to there being no morning assemblies, class periods have also been shorted from 45 minutes to 40.
The new timings, which are already in effect, will run until the school semester ends in July.
Two face legal action over offensive social media broadcast
The UAE's National Media Authority has taken legal action against two individuals for violating media regulations and content standards.
1 dead, 5 injured after gas cylinder blast at Dubai car showroom
Dubai Civil Defence teams have completed response operations following a gas cylinder explosion at a car showroom on Sheikh Zayed Road.
Rain alert for parts of UAE
The National Centre of Meteorology says parts of the UAE will see cloud build-up and rainfall of varying intensity through Friday, mainly across the eastern and southern regions.
Dubai sets up media committee to counter fake news, misinformation
A new committee will be set up in Dubai to counter misinformation and false news through clear, transparent communication, and safeguard the Emirate's development achievements.
The UAE's National Media Authority has taken legal action against two individuals for violating media regulations and content standards.
Dubai Civil Defence teams have completed response operations following a gas cylinder explosion at a car showroom on Sheikh Zayed Road.
The National Centre of Meteorology says parts of the UAE will see cloud build-up and rainfall of varying intensity through Friday, mainly across the eastern and southern regions.
